Job outlooks for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

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educational assistant (43100)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • 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 Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 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

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      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%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      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%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      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%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      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 IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Prince Edward Island continue to be in demand, particularly for those trained to work with special needs students or newcomers requiring additional support. The province's 2025–26 capital budget includes funding for new schools and renovations, reflecting record enrolment growth and the need for expanded classroom support. Teacher assistants are increasingly relied upon to help address students' social, emotional, and mental health challenges, and to provide inclusive learning environments. Most opportunities are part-time, substitute, or term contracts, though demand is steady across the province. Employers typically prefer candidates with college diplomas or postsecondary training in fields such as Educational Assistance, Child and Youth Care, or Early Childhood Education, and specialized skills like sign language, Braille, or adaptive technology can significantly improve prospects. For new graduates or career changers, this occupation offers stable employment, valuable experience in education, and clear pathways into specialized or permanent roles, though flexibility and willingness to work across different schools are often required. 

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 700 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 ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Teacher assistants are in great demand in some areas of the province, such as the South Shore and the Annapolis Valley, so qualified applicants should find work easily. Hiring for positions in the public school system often occurs in the spring before the beginning of the school year of employment. Working hours tend to correspond to the school day, meaning that they fall well short of 40 hours per week. However, this schedule can be convenient or beneficial for teacher assistants with children of their own.  

    Training to become a teacher assistant is relatively short, at less than one year, and is offered at career colleges throughout the province, as well as Université Sainte-Anne.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 60% compared to 82% for all 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

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a 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 Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 600 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%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a 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 Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a 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 North Shore region:

      • Approximately 540 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%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a 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 Southern region:

      • Approximately 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%

  • New BrunswickGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Employers may prefer candidates who have completed a teaching/educational assistant program or related post-secondary education. Educational 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.
    • A criminal background and a vulnerable sector check are typically required to work in this field.
    • First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 3,850 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

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 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.

      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 770 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 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.

      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%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 570 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 1,140 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 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 small 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 1,020 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

  • QuebecGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Quebec:

    • Approximately 9,500 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 57% compared to 82% for all 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

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a 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%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Côte-Nord Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are 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%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 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 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 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%

    • Lanaudière Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Laurentides Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Laval Region Good

      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 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 4,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Montréal Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 4,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 2,530 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are 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%

    • Outaouais Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.

    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 is expected to increase in elementary and 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? 

    • Completion of the Behaviour Management Systems certification may be an asset in securing employment 
    • Educational Assistant is a voluntary skilled trade in Ontario. 

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Ontario:

    • Approximately 37,700 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

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 4,580 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 1,960 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 5,050 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 2,800 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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.

      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%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Northwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 3,470 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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.

      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%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 Toronto region:

      • Approximately 13,030 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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 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%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Demand for this occupation is driven by school budgets and the need to support teachers with large class sizes and diverse and complex student needs. Teaching assistants are increasingly supporting students with complex needs (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in mainstream classrooms.
    • Key trends for this occupation include a shift from administrative and preparation tasks to direct instruction and student support using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop individual plans and adapted materials and assisting students with social-emotional development.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 9,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 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

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 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 Interlake region:

      • Approximately 870 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • North Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the North Central region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • North Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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 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%

    • Parklands Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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 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%

    • South Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 990 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 Southwest region:

      • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 5,220 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • This occupation is influenced by population growth, student enrollment, and provincial government spending.
    • Investment in new educational infrastructure including ongoing funding for 25 new or consolidated schools and 1 new replacement school should create new hiring opportunities and support employment growth in this occupation.
    • Recent federal government cuts and caps on immigration levels for the period 2025-2027 is slowing Saskatchewan's international net migration-driven population growth and may soften the population-driven demand for services offered by this occupation.
    • Government investment of $130 million to fund a new teacher agreement and address pressures of growing student enrolment will secure and enhance employment opportunities for this occupation.
    • Increased demand for staff and space may be greater in Regina and Saskatoon. 

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 6,150 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

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Northern region:

      • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 1,270 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 2,220 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
    • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in Alberta:

    • Approximately 14,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 72% compared to 80% for all 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

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      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 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 4,320 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 4,300 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Red Deer Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
      • Persistent demand for teaching occupations remains at all levels of education in Alberta. Some schools in the province have been experiencing a shortage of elementary and secondary school teacher assistants.
      • In Budget 2025, the provincial government earmarked $1.1 billion to hire additional school staff, such as teachers and educational assistants.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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 ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    In the 2024/25 school year, there were about 600,000 students enrolled in public schools around the province, a 3.7% increase from the previous year. 

    This was the highest enrollment figure since 1999. 

    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. 

    Investments in public school services around the province will improve employment opportunities in the educational services sector. 

    In 2025, the Government of British Columbia opened new schools and announced school expansion projects in communities including the Cowichan Valley, Langford, Surrey, and Langley.

    Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 18,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 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

    • Cariboo Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 10,760 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Nechako Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Nechako region:

      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • North Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in 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%

    • Northeast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 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%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
      • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Recent population growth in the Yukon has led to increased demand for teacher assistants in the territory.
    • Most employees within these occupations work at one of the Yukon's three school authorities: Yukon Education, the Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon, and the First Nation School Board.
    • As part of the Yukon's $297.8M Education budget for 2025–26, the Yukon government is investing an additional $4.4M to expand educational support staff and wellness professionals in schools across the territory.

    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 TerritoriesLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 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.
    • Most employees within these occupations work at one of the Northwest Territories' 49 schools within its ten education bodies, including the Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest and Yellowknife Catholic Schools.
    • The federal government's Jordan's Principle funding cuts led to teacher assistant layoffs in the Northwest Territories in 2025, reducing employment prospects for this occupation.
    • The Government of Northwest Territories' $14M Support Assistants Initiative, announced in August 2025, offers partial relief, allowing some schools to rehire teacher assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. However, without long-term federal funding, prospects will remain diminished (CBC News, May 29, 2025 and Government of Northwest Territories, August 28, 2025).

    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

  • NunavutModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Nunavut has four regional school operations offices: Qikiqtani, Kivalliq, Kitikmeot, and the Commission scolaire francophone du Nunavut.
    • Each regional school operations office hires its own education employees.
    • A housing shortage, particularly in rural communities, is affecting the Territory's ability to recruit and retain qualified educational staff.

    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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