If you're considering a career as a teacher's aide or education assistant in a kindergarten, pre-primary, primary or secondary school — including for students with special needs — the Certificate IV in School-based Education Support is the qualification you need.
You'll learn how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths. You'll gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents; assisting students with special needs; understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; supervising students outside the classroom; and much more.
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Support students with additional needs, and assist teachers with creating comfortable and encouraging class environments.
This qualification is nationally recognised, providing you with future job opportunities to gain employment in the education sector. It is aimed at workers who provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of educational settings. These may include public, Catholic and independent schools and community education centres.
You will learn how to effectively communicate with students and colleagues, provide support to students in developing their literacy and numeracy skills and learn how to work collaboratively as part of an educational team. As part of this qualification you will undertake supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will gain the following skills:
- Improving literacy and numeracy in classrooms
- Understanding and applying legal and ethical requirements
- Integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the curriculum
- Implementing planned education programs for students with additional needs
- Working effectively with culturally diverse students and staff, and
- Contributing to the safety and health of students.
Develop the skills and knowledge to assist teaching staff
This course will provide you with a customised program in learning support to prepare you for roles such as an education assistant working in a school. You will learn to provide support to students in their learning and development from kindergarten to Year 12 under the guidance of a teacher.
As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned in a classroom setting. Students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Education Department WA) before attending the work placement.
You have the opportunity to complete the Certificate III in School Based Education Support through full-time study on campus over 6 months (or you may choose to complete it part-time over 12 months). There is also an online option delivered over 12 months. The online delivery will be done via Collaborate sessions (on Blackboard), which are live classes run online with a lecturer taking you through the training.
A First Aid unit forms part of this course, please see the Important Information section below for details about this unit.
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Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.
Participants will learn how to:
- Work with children and young people at risk of harm
- Work with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
- Assist students in their learning and development
- Contribute to the safety and health of students
- Support students with additional needs
You will also gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents, understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and supervising students outside the classroom.
You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.
As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement in order to apply the skills and knowledge learned.
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Do you have a career dream to work in Education Services, helping children to reach their fullest potential and making a daily difference in the lives of others?
This course will get you job ready to become an Education Assistant or Teacher's Aide in a kindergarten, pre-primary, primary or secondary school, working with children from kindergarten to Year 12.
You will learn how to provide support to the qualified teacher in the classroom and be trained in how to assist students in their learning and development, including students with special needs.
Be guided by our team of lecturers who are highly experienced in the field, as you learn how to implement planned education programs for children and provide one-on-one student support in English, reading and maths. You will develop skills in assisting students with special needs and be trained in working effectively with a range of culturally diverse groups, including students, colleagues and parents. You'll also learn to understand the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Education Assistants play a crucial role in the classroom and your skills will be in-demand, setting you up for a rewarding long-term career helping children learn lifelong skills and grow their independence, whilst positively impacting and shaping the next generation. You have the opportunity to complete the Certificate III in School Based Education Support either full-time, on campus over 6 months, part-time online or on-campus, or part-time on campus over 12 months. The online delivery will be done via Collaborate Sessions (on Blackboard), which are live classes run online with a lecturer taking you through the training. Some on-campus practical components will be required for online students including meetings with your lecturer.
PLEASE NOTE – students wishing to study online must be working within the school sector to be eligible.
Other job titles may include:
• Integration Aide • Preschool Aide • Kindergarten Assistant • School Services Officer
Study in specialist facilities:
Learn in our dedicated purpose-built facilities which simulate a real-life classroom learning environment and help you develop hands-on practical skills for workforce readiness.
This course requires you to undertake a work placement of approximately 100 hours per semester enrolment where you’ll be able to apply and grow the knowledge you have learned.
You will have the skills and knowledge to assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.
Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
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Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The Australian Higher Education Academy is one of the oldest Registered Training Providers in WA and offers the Certificate III in school based education support in face to face classes for those wishing to become employed in the industry. Classes are in purpose designed facilities with small classes.
Call 9321 0168 to discuss the options available.
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Get started on the career of your dreams with a CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support.
With this nationally recognised qualification, you will qualify as an in-demand learning support officer or teacher aide in the rapidly growing Education sector. There has been a high demand for Teacher Aide’s since 2011 and the demand is expected to grow in the coming years.
You will develop skills and knowledge to work with teachers to create a comfortable and supportive environment for children’s learning. Gain knowledge and skills to implement planned educational programs, contribute to student education in all development domains and contribute to organisation and management of classrooms or centres.
You will also be involved in a minimum of 100 hours of work placement in an educational environment.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. Affordable payment plans and all training resources are provided at no extra charge!
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Delivery locations
Skills Strategies International offers training in CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support. Training is conducted online with our trainer in a virtual classroom setting. Access to our online learning platform and learning resources are provided. Please visit our website: www.skillstrategies.edu.au or phone (08) 6143 2180 for more information
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The program provides a kickstart to a rewarding career and building the skills needed to work as a learning support officer or teachers aide in a range of classroom settings. Support students with varying and additional needs so they get the most out of study, while you make a difference in the lives of people.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.