Solway College
Teacher Aide Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.
Teacher aides may do some or all of the following:
- work with students one to one, and in small groups, following a programme prepared by the teacher
- help with extra activities such as physical exercise or physiotherapy
- meet with teachers and parents to discuss students' progress
- help teachers plan lessons for students with special educational needs
- help students learn English as a second language
- give medication to students who need it
- assist students with personal care such as toileting or eating.
Physical Requirements
Teacher aides need to be reasonably fit as they may carry out physical tasks such as helping students with disabilities to move around.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for teacher aides includes:
- childcare
- nursing
- teaching
- parenting
- working with people who have a disability.
Personal Qualities
Teacher aides need to be:
- understanding and patient
- able to follow instructions
- able to work well under pressure
- enthusiastic, open-minded and able to motivate children
- skilled at communicating clearly with children and adults from a range of backgrounds and cultures
- practical, organised and good at solving problems quickly
- creative and adaptable
- able to work well in a team.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for teacher aides includes:
- childcare
- nursing
- teaching
- parenting
- working with people who have a disability.
Subject Recommendations
A minimum of three years of secondary education is recommended. Useful subjects include English, health education, languages, maths and te reo Māori.
For Year 11 to 13 learners, the Gateway programme is a good way to gain relevant experience and skills.
Teacher Aides can earn around $21-$35 per hour per year.
Teacher aides can specialise in a number of roles, including:
- Education Support Worker
- Education support workers work alongside a teacher or therapist with children in early childhood who have special needs.
- Special Education Assistant
- Special education assistants work alongside a teacher or therapist with children who have a physical disability.
With further training, teacher aides may progress to become early childhood teachers, primary or secondary school teachers, or Kaiwhakaako Māori.
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