Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants

Elementary and Secondary School Teachers and Assistance assist teachers and other support personnel to provide meaningful instruction to students. They may also help with non-instructional tasks such as personal care.

Main Duties

• 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 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

10-year Job Openings

There are 1,327 job openings forecasted between 2023-2032. 

Average Annual Salary

$37,200

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
• Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.