4322 Teaching Assistants
4322 Teaching Assistants
Work under the guidance of teachers and other education professionals to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. Employed in primary and secondary schools, as well as in schools for specific purposes and other education settings, to facilitate student learning and engagement.
Inclusion Support Assistants are excluded from this unit group. Inclusion Support Assistants are included in Occupation 432131 Inclusion Support Assistant.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
432231 Teaching Assistant
Works under the guidance of teachers and other education professionals to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. Employed in primary and secondary schools, as well as in schools for specific purposes and other education settings, to facilitate student learning and engagement.
Registration or licensing is required.
Inclusion Support Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Inclusion Support Assistants are included in Occupation 432131 Inclusion Support Assistant.
Alternative titles
- Education Assistant
- Education Support Officer
- Learning Support Officer
- Student Support Officer
- Teacher Aide
Specialisations
- School Services Officer
- Student Liaison Officer
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Facilitates student learning in the classroom under the direction of a teacher
- Provides targeted support to individuals and groups of students
- Cares for students' social, emotional and physical needs
- Promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Assists students to access the curriculum and participate fully in learning
- Assists teachers and students with sporting activities and school excursions
- Supports students in participating in extra-curricular activities