National Occupational Classification, TEER 3
NOC 43100: Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants support students, and assist teachers and counsellors with teaching and non-instructional tasks. Below are the main duties, all 17 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 43100?
NOC 43100 is the code for elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include educational assistant, educational resources assistant, homework assistant and remedial education aide. It is a TEER 3 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the education category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $25.01 an hour.
- NOC code
- 43100
- TEER
- 3: College diploma, apprenticeship under 2 years or 6+ months of training
- Broad category
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Education
- Median wage
- $25.01 an hour
Job titles under NOC 43100
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.
Main job titles
- educational assistant
- educational resources assistant
- homework assistant
- remedial education aide
- special education assistant
All 17 job titles in the NOC index
child care attendant - elementary school, classroom assistant - primary and secondary school, educational assistant, educational resources assistant, homework assistant, instructional assistant - primary and secondary school, paraprofessional educator, program assistant - education, remedial education aide, special education assistant, special needs educational assistant, special programs aide - education, student support assistant, teacher's aide, teacher's assistant, teacher's helper, teaching staff assistant - primary and secondary school.
Main duties of NOC 43100
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
- Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs
- Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher
- Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
- May assist teacher in the operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual or electronic equipment
- May assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by the school principal
- May monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Teacher assistants usually require completion of a 10-month college program in teaching assistance, educational assistance or other social science program.
- Teacher assistants who help students with special needs usually require specialized training and experience.
Additional information
- Mobility to other occupations related to child care and adolescent supportive instruction is possible with experience.
Is NOC 43100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 3 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 43100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Education occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 43100 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.29 | $25.01 | $32.42 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.50 | $27.00 | $34.62 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.62 | $27.61 | $31.28 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $21.00 | $26.62 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $32.00 | $34.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $23.07 | $30.00 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $26.00 | $32.42 |
| Manitoba | $17.49 | $22.89 | $28.72 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $22.00 | $27.00 |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $23.00 | $30.22 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $29.50 | $34.00 |
| Yukon | $23.59 | $28.21 | $37.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $27.00 | $36.00 | $43.75 |
| Nunavut | $25.00 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 43100 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 43100 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for educational assistant?
NOC 43100, Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants, a TEER 3 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 43100?
TEER 3. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 43100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 3 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 43100 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the education category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 43100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $25.01 an hour, with most wages between $18.29 and $32.42. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 43100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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