Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Occupation · NOC 2021 43100 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 43100
- TEER
- 3
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 37
- Median wage, Canada
- C$25.01 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 3,117
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About this occupation
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. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.
Example job titles
- educational assistant
- educational resources assistant
- homework assistant
- remedial education aide
- special education assistant
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following 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 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.
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.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 7 |
- 11590421 CANADA INC.3
- Gobind Marg Charitable Trust Association3
- École Imagine2
- Dasmesh School Winnipeg Inc.2
- Noorunissa International Montessori Academy of Canada Society2
- 10161350 Manitoba Ltd.2
- Pear Tree Education Inc.1
- Vancouver College1
- École Primaire JMC Inc.1
- École Montessori International Blainville inc.1
- ACADÉMIE IBN SINA1
- Toronto Maple Star Academy Inc.1
- Beacon House International College Inc.1
- Causerie Amical1
- Maison Alpha ABC Côte-Nord1
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$18.29 | C$25.01 | C$32.42 |
| Alberta | C$17.00 | C$23.00 | C$30.22 |
| British Columbia | C$23.00 | C$29.50 | C$34.00 |
| Manitoba | C$17.49 | C$22.89 | C$28.72 |
| New Brunswick | C$25.00 | C$32.00 | C$34.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$23.50 | C$27.00 | C$34.62 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$21.00 | C$26.62 |
| Ontario | C$17.60 | C$26.00 | C$32.42 |
| Quebec | C$20.00 | C$23.07 | C$30.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$18.00 | C$22.00 | C$27.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 3,117
- Vacancies advertised
- 4,335
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$25.42
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