Gain qualifications to become a Learning Assistant and support students in the classroom. Help young people, including those with special needs, achieve their potential. Work in primary or secondary schools (public and independent, Christian and secular), or in community education settings and take a step towards a career in Teaching.
With a growing demand for teacher’s aides and learning assistants, this course will qualify you to work in educational settings providing assistance and support to teachers and students in primary or secondary schools, or in community education settings.
Make the most of the distinctively Christian perspective worldview at the base of your subjects, and enjoy the flexibility of full time or part time study.
Education support workers are highly valued. The role can also be a perfect first step towards a teaching career.
4 electives will be selected from the following list.
Electives may change without notice.
Students will need to complete a minimum of 120 hours of placement in an educational setting. This placement may be completed at the school where they receive weekly training or elsewhere.
Students must have a current Working With Childrens Check for workplacements in schools.
All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.
All potential students are required to satisfactorily complete a new student interview with Eastern College Australia before being accepted into the course.
During this interview we can discuss your previous experience and training and any credit that may be available.
Initial pre-training assessment will be conducted by reviewing the prospective student’s qualifications, online application and/or written application form.
Further pre-training assessment shall be conducted during the mandatory face-to-face interview. Where pre-training assessment suggests that the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) ACSF levels are below the recommended level the prospective student may be directed to complete a foundation skills course (at their expense) prior to acceptance into the course.
Students need to have successfully completed a Working With Children Check prior to commencing their work placements. Some educational institutions may also require students to compete a separate police check.
Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.
Further study pathways for those who undertake this qualification include the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Students who completed core and elective units as part of this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer in relation to these units when enrolling in an eligible qualification or accredited course. This will create pathways into qualifications and courses in which these units are a part.
For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.
The fees you pay depend upon your eligibility for Skills First subsidised training. Eligibility is determined by considering your level of previously completed study, employment status and whether you self-identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. To determine your eligibility for Skills First and if you are then eligible for the Concession see Skills First.
If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course. To find out if you are eligible please visit:
If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course. To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/youth-allowance-for-students-and-australian-apprentices
Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season of your life together.
Gain qualifications to become a Learning Assistant and support students in the classroom. Help young people, including those with special needs, achieve their potential. Work in primary or secondary schools (public and independent, Christian and secular), or in community education settings and take a step towards a career in Teaching.
With a growing demand for teacher’s aides and learning assistants, this course will qualify you to work in educational settings providing assistance and support to teachers and students in primary or secondary schools, or in community education settings.
Make the most of the distinctively Christian perspective worldview at the base of your subjects, and enjoy the flexibility of full time or part time study.
Education support workers are highly valued. The role can also be a perfect first step towards a teaching career.
4 electives will be selected from the following list.
Electives may change without notice.
Students will need to complete a minimum of 120 hours of placement in an educational setting. This placement may be completed at the school where they receive weekly training or elsewhere.
Students must have a current Working With Childrens Check for workplacements in schools.
All applicants will be required to meet Eastern’s General Entry Requirements.
All potential students are required to satisfactorily complete a new student interview with Eastern College Australia before being accepted into the course.
During this interview we can discuss your previous experience and training and any credit that may be available.
Initial pre-training assessment will be conducted by reviewing the prospective student’s qualifications, online application and/or written application form.
Further pre-training assessment shall be conducted during the mandatory face-to-face interview. Where pre-training assessment suggests that the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) ACSF levels are below the recommended level the prospective student may be directed to complete a foundation skills course (at their expense) prior to acceptance into the course.
Students need to have successfully completed a Working With Children Check prior to commencing their work placements. Some educational institutions may also require students to compete a separate police check.
Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.
Further study pathways for those who undertake this qualification include the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Students who completed core and elective units as part of this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer in relation to these units when enrolling in an eligible qualification or accredited course. This will create pathways into qualifications and courses in which these units are a part.
For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.
The fees you pay depend upon your eligibility for Skills First subsidised training. Eligibility is determined by considering your level of previously completed study, employment status and whether you self-identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. To determine your eligibility for Skills First and if you are then eligible for the Concession see Skills First.
If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course. To find out if you are eligible please visit:
If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course. To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/youth-allowance-for-students-and-australian-apprentices
Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season of your life together.
Our friendly Student Services Team is ready to answer any questions you may have.
You can call us, email us, or pop in for a visit or fill in the form and we will get in touch with you.
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