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. 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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 43100
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 43100
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants is categorized under TEER 3. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 43100.
4413 continues as 43100 and part split off to emerging item 45100
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $18.29 | $25.01/hr | $32.42 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $23.5/hr | $27/hr | $34.62/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $21.62/hr | $27.61/hr | $31.28/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $21/hr | $26.62/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $25/hr | $32/hr | $34/hr |
| Quebec → | $20/hr | $23.07/hr | $30/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $26/hr | $32.42/hr |
| Manitoba → | $17.49/hr | $22.89/hr | $28.72/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $18/hr | $22/hr | $27/hr |
| Alberta → | $17/hr | $23/hr | $30.22/hr |
| British Columbia → | $23/hr | $29.5/hr | $34/hr |
| Yukon → | $23.59/hr | $28.21/hr | $37/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $27/hr | $36/hr | $43.75/hr |
| Nunavut → | $25/hr | $36/hr | $48/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- 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.
Official Job Titles for NOC 43100
17 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Early childhood educators and assistants (See 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants)View NOC 42202→
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (See 41221 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers)View NOC 41221→
- Instructors of persons with disabilities (See 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities)View NOC 42203→
- Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (See 41201 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants)View NOC 41201→
- Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations (See 45100 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations)View NOC 45100→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 43100 (Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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