Job outlooks for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
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educational assistant (43100)
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Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 900 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: 49% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 51% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 11% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 89% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 6% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 94% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
- Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Individuals working with special needs students should have better prospects for finding employment. The province in 2023 added a significant number of teaching positions to help support students’ social and mental challenges; as well as enhanced assistance to newcomers. Continued population growth may also contribute to increased demand for this occupation.
Some employment opportunities may become available for substitute teachers, which is usually on an "on-call" basis, and for part-time, occasional, and temporary work. Employers may prefer candidates with a college diploma or other post-secondary education in relevant fields such as Educational Assistant, Developmental Services, Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Care. Teacher assistants working with special needs students require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, Braille, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 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: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 12% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 88% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 41 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 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Nova Scotia for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 3,650 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 occupations
- Part-time workers: 40% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 30% 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
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 the Halifax region:
- Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southern region:
- Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Employers may prefer candidates who have completed a teaching/educational assistant program or related post-secondary education. Teacher assistants working with special needs students may require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, braille, augmentative and alternative communication methods, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 3,300 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: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 10% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 90% 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 37 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 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 880 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 910 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Quebec for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 12,450 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 occupations
- Part-time workers: 42% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 25% 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
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 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 the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 the Estrie region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 4,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 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 the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 4,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 2,660 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Nearly all employed in elementary and secondary schools.
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Demand strongly influenced by population size and student registration
- In the near term, enrolment in elementary schools is projected to stabilize despite recent modest declines, and increase in secondary schools
- Changes to annual funding amounts can affect employment prospects in school boards
- Investments made in support of students with special needs may lead to job openings for teaching assistants with this specialization
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Employers tend to seek candidates with post-secondary education in areas such as education assistance, special needs or the development of children
- Completion of the Behaviour Management Systems certification may be an asset in securing employment
- Educational Assistant is a voluntary skilled trade in Ontario
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Several of the positions will be for individuals to work on call
- Work opportunities are usually less abundant in the summer months due to the slowdown in educational activities in this period.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Ontario:
- Approximately 34,350 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: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% 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 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 1,880 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 4,070 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the London region:
- Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 2,290 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 1,400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 2,740 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 12,960 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 1,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Manitoba:
- Approximately 8,350 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: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 18% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 82% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 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: 15% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 85% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Interlake region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 740 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Central region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Central region:
- Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Parklands region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Parklands region:
- Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Central region:
- Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 4,840 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Sustained investments in education at both the provincial and federal level support job opportunities for this occupation.
- Employment opportunities strongly influenced by population size and student registration.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 4,750 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: 79% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 17% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 83% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 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 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northern region:
- Approximately 1,340 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 1,340 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 1,120 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be very good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Yorkton - Melville region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Alberta
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Alberta for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta:
- Approximately 14,500 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: 72% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 17% 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
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 1,980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 4,660 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 4,520 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Alberta’s government is increasing its investment in the K-12 education system in Budget 2023 by providing $8.8 billion in operating expense in 2023-24 growing to $9.2 billion by 2025-26, an increase of more than $1.8 billion over the next three years. This includes funding to hire up to 3,000 education staff including teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, and school support staff over the next three years.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 1,090 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in British Columbia for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in British Columbia. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of instructors.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in British Columbia:
- Approximately 18,900 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: 61% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 15% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 85% 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 37 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 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 10,710 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Nechako region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Nechako region:
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be limited for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 3,000 people work in this occupation.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
Yukon Territory
The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Yukon for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
There is strong demand in Yukon for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Yukon. Staffing shortages in the education sector have continued well into fall 2023, especially within rural communities. According to head of the Yukon’s teachers’ union, as of late September, there were still 20 teacher positions left unfilled – with all the open spots in rural schools (Whitehorse Star 2023).
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Yukon:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 51% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 22% compared to 49% for all occupations
- Women: 78% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 20% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Northwest Territories for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
The NWT have dealt with periodic labour shortages in the education sector since the pandemic. The outlook for the occupation remains positive, although education, like many other sectors was severely affected by the wildfire season of 2023.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 89% compared to 88% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 61% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 19% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 81% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 26% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Nunavut
The employment outlook will be moderate for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Nunavut for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nunavut:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 87% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 61% of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 15% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 85% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 34% compared to 37% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
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