Certificate III in School Based Education Support

The Certificate III in School Based Education Support provides participants with the skills to assist school teaching staff in the care and supervision of a class of students, ranging from kindergarten to year 10.

Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.

• Work with children and young people at risk of harm
• Work with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
• Assist students in their learning and development
• Contribute to the safety and health of students
• Support students with additional needs

You will also gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents, understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and supervising students outside the classroom.

You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional.

As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement in order to apply the skills and knowledge learned.

• Teachers' aide