What Does an Inclusion Support Aide Do?

Would you enjoy a career helping kids participate in all aspects of their education? You may have what it takes to become an inclusion support worker.

Playing an essential role in supervising and supporting children with specific developmental needs, inclusion support aides work in schools and childcare centres under the direction of teaching staff. Managing a classroom can be challenging for teachers, especially if some of their students have vastly different learning needs. Inclusion support aides make it easier for teachers to deliver equal learning opportunities to all students by supporting kids with learning difficulties or disabilities.

Inclusion support jobs require a high level of patience, but they can also be extremely rewarding. If you’re passionate about helping kids make the most of their education, Foundation Education’s CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support could be right for you.

Learn more about what’s involved with becoming an inclusion support aide and how to get qualified.

Tops Skills Required for an Inclusion Support Aide

Empathy

Empathy is an essential trait in many professions, but it’s especially vital for inclusion support aides. Even in challenging classroom environments, it’ll be your job to provide unwavering support to kids to help them get the best education possible.  

Patience

Many of the students you’ll work with as an inclusion support aide will learn at a different pace than their peers. Therefore, patience plays an extremely important role in this profession. Knowing how to keep your cool and optimise learning outcomes even under difficult circumstances is crucial.

Creativity

Supporting students with specific learning needs can be a creative endeavour. Some children process information differently than other students their age, creating a need to find alternative ways of learning. A strong sense of creativity will help you alter your teaching methods based on each child’s individual learning needs.

Organisation Skills

Being organised is key to delivering a high standard of inclusion support to students. From remembering each child’s unique learning requirements to assisting teachers with the logistics involved with managing a classroom, inclusion support aides have a lot on their plate.

Requirements to Work as an Inclusion Support Aid

You’ll need to undertake formal training and work placement to qualify for inclusion support jobs. This will ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to support children with learning difficulties or disabilities. You’ll also need to complete a Working with Children Check to be eligible for employment.

Jobs in the education support sector can be highly competitive, but getting qualified will give you a competitive edge when applying for jobs.

Courses to Get Qualified

There are many inclusion support aide courses to choose from. Our CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support and CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support dual qualification is designed to equip you with the skills needed to support students with various developmental issues in a safe learning environment. Upon graduating from this course, you’ll be qualified to work as a teacher aide, inclusion support aide, education assistant or education officer.

Think you’ve got what it takes to succeed as an Inclusion Support Aide? Get accredited with Foundation Education and take the first steps toward your new career. To learn more about the type of work involved with inclusion support, visit our article on Supporting Children with Autism in the Classroom. Call 1300 616 197 for more information or for enrolment advice.