Job prospects Special Education Assistant in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,410 people work in this occupation.
  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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