Teaching Assistants
18AI USED FOR18%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000
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Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants (n.e.c.) play a pivotal role in the educational landscape of the UK, providing essential support to teachers and fostering a nurturing environment for students. Their contributions ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially, making a significant impact on the future generation.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Teaching AssistantAs a Junior Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in the classroom, helping with lesson preparation and providing assistance to students. This entry-level role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in the education sector.£20,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Teaching AssistantIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, including working with students who have special educational needs and contributing to lesson planning. Your experience will allow you to make a more significant impact on student learning.£30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Teaching AssistantAs a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will lead a team of teaching assistants, oversee classroom activities, and work closely with teachers to develop educational strategies. This role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of educational practices.£40,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L3Teaching assistant18 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree