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NOC 43100: Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
NOC 43100 is a TEER 3 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is on the 2026 Education category list. The latest round for that category (#367, September 17, 2025) invited 2,500 candidates at a CRS cutoff of 462.
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Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. They assist in areas of personal care, teaching and behaviour management under the supervision of teachers or other child care professionals. They are employed in public and private elementary, secondary and special needs schools and treatment centres.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- educational assistant
- educational resources assistant
- homework assistant
- remedial education aide
- special education assistant
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Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
- Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
- Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- May assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
- May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by the school principal
- May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
Category-based rounds that list this code
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education occupations | #367 · Sep 17, 2025 | 462 | 2,500 |
To be invited in a category round you need at least 12 months of full-time work in a listed occupation within the last 3 years, on top of qualifying for Express Entry.
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Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
- Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.
Good to know
- Mobility to other occupations related to child care and adolescent supportive instruction is possible with experience.
Codes in the same group
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 43109 | Other instructors | 3 |
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 43100 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
- statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
- canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry category-based selection