Teacher's Aide

Teaching & Education

ANZSCO ID 422116

Summary

Teachers' Aides assist teaching staff in preparing teaching materials and with general classroom tasks.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Teachers' Aide. Although some workers have a certificate III or IV in education support or school age education and care.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Key tasks

Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres.
Prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities.
Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
Assists children individually to learn social skills.
Assists with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material.
Distributes and collects lesson materials.

Facts about this occupation

17.4% Growth

21% Full-time Share

$1,137 Avg Pay/Wk

58,800 Workers

46 years Avg Age

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