Education Aides

Snapshot

Education Aides perform non-teaching duties to assist teaching staff in schools, provide care and supervision for children in preschools, and provide assistance to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their teachers.

Job stats
How many are employed in this occupation?	60700
What are the weekly earnings for full-time workers ($ before tax)?	$650
How does unemployment compare with other occupations?	average
What is the vacancy level for this occupation?	moderate
Job prospects	good

Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres
• preparing indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities
• assisting children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies
• assisting children individually to learn social skills
• assisting with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material
• distributing and collecting lesson material
• providing assistance to small groups of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students
• providing home-school liaison and counselling for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori students and their families

Job Titles

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Educ'n Worker
• Integration Aide
• Preschool Aide
• Teachers' Aide