Education Support Officer

An Education Support Officer provides vital assistance to teachers and educational institutions by supporting students’ learning and development. This role involves working closely with students, especially those with special educational needs, to help them engage in classroom activities and achieve their academic goals.

Education Support Officers may also assist in planning and implementing educational programmes, managing classroom behaviour, and providing administrative support to ensure a conducive learning environment.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a education support officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Online
12 - 18 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Support Officer + 3 more
HLTAID010

Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant
Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
First Aider Volunteer Ambulance Driver Childcare Assistant Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Education Support Officer Personal Trainer Beach Lifeguard Pool Lifeguard + 6 more

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $71,905
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer
Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Education Support Officer Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator Preschool Teacher + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $13,296
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Operations Manager Customer Relationship Manager
Instructional Designer Education Officer Education Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Operations Manager Customer Relationship Manager Instructional Designer Education Officer Education Support Officer + 3 more

Master of Specialist Teaching
Online
36 months
$13,881
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Education Teacher Education Coordinator Education Support Officer
Behaviour Support Specialist Instructional Leader Education Consultant University Professor Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Education Teacher Education Coordinator Education Support Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Instructional Leader Education Consultant University Professor Case Manager + 5 more
22602VIC

Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Education Support Officer Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Student Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Education Support Officer Education Assistant Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Student Support Officer + 3 more
SISOABL002

Facilitate Adventure-based Learning Activities
Distance
5 days
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facilitator Outdoor Recreation Leader Program Coordinator
Environmental Educator Vocational Education Trainer Education Support Officer Youth Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Facilitator Outdoor Recreation Leader Program Coordinator Environmental Educator Vocational Education Trainer Education Support Officer Youth Worker + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching
Online
6 months
$2,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Teacher Special Education Teacher ESL Teacher
Program Coordinator Education Coordinator Education Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Teacher Special Education Teacher ESL Teacher Program Coordinator Education Coordinator Education Support Officer + 3 more
CHCSS00084

Lead and Support Colleagues
Blended, Online
4 weeks
$6 - $450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Peer Support Worker Shift Manager
Workplace Trainer Program Coordinator Education Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Peer Support Worker Shift Manager Workplace Trainer Program Coordinator Education Support Officer + 3 more
22578VIC

Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 days
$0 - $65
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Education Support Officer Childcare Director Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Education Support Officer Childcare Director Work Health and Safety Officer + 3 more
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Further reading

How to start a career in Education Support and Assistance

7th December 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Education Support?

11th February 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Education Support?

15th October 2019

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