Summary Educational Assistant in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an educational assistant. The following information is applicable to all Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100).
Description
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.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$23.56/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
229 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Instructing
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
- Persuading
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