Pathways for teacher aides

Working as a teacher aide in Queensland

We love our teacher aides! Teacher aides provide valuable teaching and learning support in our state schools. They work closely with teachers, developing and obtaining resources, setting up and operating equipment, supervising students and participating in learning activities under the direction of a teacher.

Some schools welcome the opportunity to employ people who are studying to be teachers as teacher aides.

It’s a highly rewarding and appreciated role.

By providing a wide range of support to students, teacher aides gain an unparalleled insight into what it's like to be a teacher and so, may wish to do further study to become a teacher.

Teacher aide qualifications

You don’t need a formal qualification to gain employment as a teacher aide in Queensland state schools. Once employed you may be eligible to be paid at a higher level if you possess a relevant qualification.

If you’re looking for a study pathway to assist you with progressing in a career as a teacher aide or gaining higher level skills in order to be able to demonstrate a broad range of capabilities when applying for teacher aide roles you should consider Certificate III or IV or Diploma level courses in Education Support. Qualifications at these levels are endorsed for education support workers throughout Australia.

To enquire about courses you need to speak directly to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Visit the Australian Government Training website to find an RTO near you.