Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) work with teachers to facilitate learning programs for students with a wide range of disabilities. This includes special schools, Learning Support Units (LSU) and Learning Support Classes (LSC).

The LSA role may also include working under the direction of a physiotherapist, speech pathologist or occupational therapist in the provision of an individual therapy program.

An LSU is a class of eight students in a mainstream school. The LSA role may include support of individual students in mainstream classes where appropriate.

LSCs are classes of 14 to 16 students in mainstream schools. Students have significant learning needs and the role focuses on supporting the teacher in all aspects of the provision of educational programs. No mandatory qualifications are required.

Pathway Options

A range of traineeship qualifications, including ASbAs would be great pathway options to consider, Certificate II in Sport and Recreation and Certificate III in Individual Support are just a couple to think about.  You might work in a school assisting the PE teacher, or at a special school supporting a range of teachers and school support staff.

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