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NOC 43100: Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

Official definition · Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 · statcan.gc.ca ↗

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.

Median Pay$25.01/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 3Express Entry pool
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles17 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 43100

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17 official aliases
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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

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.

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Current StatusIncomplete

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

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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.

Former NOC 44134-Digit Legacy
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
RC4.2 - Split off

4413 continues as 43100 and part split off to emerging item 45100

Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

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 / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh 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

🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)

Economic Region Benchmarks

Official ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.

Montréal
$23.35/hr
$21.89 - $27.66
Ottawa
$24.43/hr
$17.6 - $31
Toronto
$26/hr
$17.6 - $35
Calgary
$25/hr
$16.25 - $31.82
Edmonton
$25/hr
$19.56 - $31
Vancouver
$30/hr
$23 - $34.04

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 Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

educational assistanteducational resources assistanthomework assistantremedial education aidespecial education assistantchild care attendant - elementary schoolclassroom assistant - primary and secondary schoolinstructional assistant - primary and secondary schoolparaprofessional educatorprogram assistant - educationspecial needs educational assistantspecial programs aide - educationstudent support assistantteacher's aideteacher's assistantteacher's helperteaching staff assistant - primary and secondary school

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.

Yes. Because NOC 43100 is classified as TEER 3, it qualifies for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $25.01/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants was categorized under NOC 4413 (Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 43100 under TEER 3.
According to official ESDC Job Bank benchmarks, the prevailing median rate for NOC 43100 is $23.35/hr in Montréal, $24.43/hr in Ottawa, $26/hr in Toronto, $25/hr in Calgary, $25/hr in Edmonton.
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Last verified: September 2026