Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
QC, AB, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
- Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
- Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- May assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
- May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by the school principal
- May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkTeacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
- checkTeacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Quebec: Approximately 9,500 people work in this occupation. Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 57% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations25% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 11% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 89% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta: Approximately 14,950 people work in this occupation. Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Teacher assistants are in great demand in some areas of the province, such as the South Shore and the Annapolis Valley, so qualified applicants should find work easily. Hiring for positions in the public school system often occurs in the spring before the beginning of the school year of employment. Working hours tend to correspond to the school day, meaning that they fall well short of 40 hours per week. However, this schedule can be convenient or beneficial for teacher assistants with children of their own. Training to become a teacher assistant is relatively short, at less than one year, and is offered at career colleges throughout the province, as well as Université Sainte-Anne.Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nova Scotia: Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation. Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 60% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 40% compared to 18% for all occupations30% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 70% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 8% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 92% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
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TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 43100 openings right now.
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
13 active roles · Yarmouth, NS · Sydney, NS
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
8 active roles · St. Therese, SK · Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre
5 active roles · Saskatoon, SK · Kenaston, SK
Edmonton Catholic Schools
3 active roles · Edmonton, AB
Horizon School Division
3 active roles · Wadena, SK · Strasbourg, SK
University of Toronto
3 active roles · Toronto, ON
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Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing
to implement and reinforce teaching strategies designed by the teacher
Social Perceptiveness
to be aware of students’ social interactions, behaviour and non-verbal cues to manage classroom dynamics and provide support where needed
Auditory Attention
to focus on and interpret verbal instructions, student queries and classroom discussions
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to clarify instructions, provide constructive feedback and communicate with students and teachers in a clear and accessible manner
Concern for Others and Social orientation
to respond to students' emotional and educational needs to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Knowledge in Teaching
to provide support for students and teachers, aligning assistance with the educational goals established by the educators, providing constructive feedback and facilitating the development of tailored learning plans
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