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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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