This qualification is the highest level teacher aid course for those seeking to work in primary or secondary schools, in specialised areas such as literacy and numeracy programs and working with children with special needs.
This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills to work collaboratively with teachers and students to overcome learning barriers and to assist students to achieve their educational goals.
Employment Opportunities
In Victoria, the number of people working as Education Aides grew strongly over the last 5 years.
The most recent figures project employment for EA’s will increase in the next 5 years by 17.4% to 118,500 employed in 2026
In Victoria, the number of people working as Education Aides grew strongly over the last 5 years.
source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026
Employment pathways
This qualification may lead to employment in the school based education industry in one of the professions listed below.
- Education support aide
- Teacher aide
- Education assistant (special needs)
- Home tutor
- Language/literacy worker
- Integrations aide
- Education support assistant
- Learning support officer
*If you are eligible for Skills First funding and decide to access your entitlement, the training will be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Learn more about Skills First Funding click here.
Upcoming Courses
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Online Learning
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Online Learning
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Online Learning
Please Note: All course information session and commencement dates are proposed dates and are subject to the numbers of students interested. Please always confirm the details of an information session with one of our office members before you attend.
