This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Education Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people employed in this field is expected to grow very strongly in coming years. There are currently 106,000 people working as an Education Assistant in Australia and this number is likely to reach 118,500 by 2026. Education Assistants may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If a career as an Education Assistant interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III or IV in Education Support. This course will give you the skills to support student learning in literacy and numeracy and encourage the development of other important areas such as social skills and oral language.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Education Support?
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What can you do with a Certificate III in Education Support?
15th October 2019All education assistant courses
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
- CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education and Care
- 11259NAT Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Dhurga)
- 11214NAT Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- CHC30221 & CHC40221 Dual Certificate III in School Based Education Support & Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
- VU22927 Manage Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace
- 11259NAT Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Wiradjuri)
- CHC30213 & CHC40213 Dual Certificate III in Education Support & Certificate IV in Education Support
- CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
- 22602VIC Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
- SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- CHC40213 Certificate IV in Education Support
- 11259NAT Certificate II in Aboriginal Languages for Interacting with Others (Gamilaraay)
- 11212NAT Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Education Assistant careers
An Education Assistant provides help to teaching staff in a school or other educational setting. You might assist with classroom activities or work with individual students to provide extra learning help. Education Assistants may prepare learning materials or supervise student activities. You might work with students with disabilities or those who need extra support in the classroom.
Education Assistants should be patient and able to communicate well with children or teenagers. It’s important that you can follow correct procedures and understand instructions from teachers. Education Assistants should be organised and be flexible with the tasks they perform.
