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Preschool Teacher Assistant

Average Early-Career Preschool Teacher Assistant with Childhood Education Skills Hourly Pay in Australia

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AU$23.90
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
25%
A$22.26
MEDIAN
A$23.90
75%
A$28.53

The average hourly pay for a Preschool Teacher Assistant is AU$23.90 in 2025

Hourly Rate
AU$22 - AU$29
Total Pay
AU$46k - AU$59k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Jan 24 2022)
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What Do Preschool Teacher Assistants Do?

Preschool Teacher Assistant Tasks
  • Assist teacher with preparation and facilitation of daily activities, such as games, crafts, and field trips.
  • Assess children's' emotional and developmental needs through evaluation and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Attend to children's basic needs, such as toileting, feeding, and maintaining nap schedules.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom.
  • Ensure supervision of children and enforce school policy.
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Common Health Benefits for a Preschool Teacher Assistant

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Gender Breakdown for Preschool Teacher Assistants

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Preschool Teacher Assistants

What is the highest pay for Preschool Teacher Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Preschool Teacher Assistant is A$NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Preschool Teacher Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Preschool Teacher Assistant is A$NaN / hour

How can Preschool Teacher Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Preschool Teacher Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Preschool Teacher Assistant that oversees more junior Preschool Teacher Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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