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ANZSCO 422116Updated 2026-01-29

Teachers' Aide

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 47k
Weekly earnings: AUD 910
Salary range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.5%
QLD
24.9%
NSW
20.8%
VIC

Education mix

35.6%
certificate iii/ iv
15%
year 12
14.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Teachers' Aides assist teaching staff in preparing teaching materials and with general classroom tasks.

What you do
  • Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres.
  • Prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities.
  • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (35.6%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Assists children individually to learn social skills.
    • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
    • Assists with preparing teaching aids, and copying and collating written and printed material.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 910
    Annual median: AUD 47k
    Range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k