Career change into social care

Career change into school aide work

Even without a teaching background: prepare online at your own pace, alongside work or family. Then apply directly to carriers.

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Over 5,000 people already use Diingu in Germany
150+carriers in Germany and Austria use Diingu

Prepare whenever it fits your life

You learn online in your browser or the app and can pause at any time. That way you prepare for school aide work alongside a job, studies or family. Then you apply through the Diingu job portal.

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What does a school aide do?

A meaningful job that truly makes a difference.

A school aide supports children and young people with special needs in everyday school life, both academically and socio-emotionally. This helps them actively participate in lessons and school life. The most important tasks include:

In the classroom

Provide structure, organize materials, support concentration.

Social inclusion

Resolve conflicts, support group work, strengthen relationships.

Emotional support

Motivate, provide security, cushion crises.

Daily support

Accompany room changes, trips and breaks.

Communication

Exchange with teachers, parents and therapists.

Career change: what you really need

Many carriers hire school aides without a teaching qualification. What matters is empathy, patience and enjoying work with children. Diingu certificates show that you have prepared for the role.

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For you if you

  • Enjoy working with children and young people
  • Are looking for work where you make a difference
  • Want to start flexibly and location-independently

Your benefits with Diingu

Learning that fits your life.

Completely online

Start, pause and continue whenever it suits you.

Certificate per course

Every certificate can be submitted directly with your application.

Practical courses

Real case studies: communication, behavior, crises, inclusion.

Diingu AI guide

Answers questions and helps you understand, anytime.

How your start works

Three steps from registration to application.

Register for free

Sign up and try the first content immediately, without risk.

Complete courses

Work through basics and case studies at your own pace.

Apply via the job portal

Apply to carriers looking for school aides. Your certificates appear in your profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know before you start.

Can I become a school aide without formal training?
Often, yes. Many carriers hire school aides without a teaching qualification; each carrier sets its own requirements. With online courses and certificates, you prepare in a targeted way and can show that preparation when you apply.
How long does the preparation take?
That is up to you. You learn at your own pace and can pause at any time. How quickly you progress depends on how much time you plan per week.
What does the training cost?
You can try Diingu for free first. After that you can choose between 3 months for €71.99, 6 months for €119.99 and 12 months for €179.99, each including VAT. Many carriers reimburse the fee after hiring.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You automatically receive a certificate after each completed course. You can include it in applications, and it is visible in your profile on the Diingu job portal.
How do I find a job afterwards?
The Diingu job portal lists jobs from carriers in Germany and Austria, and you apply directly. Your learning progress and certificates appear in your profile, so carriers can see that you have prepared.

Start your career change into school aide work

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