Theatre Assistant
10AI USED FOR10%moving to55%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SUBJECTS ALLIED TO MEDICINE →
Theatre Assistant
Theatre assistants work in operating theatres in hospitals, helping surgeons and nurses during operations. They keep the theatre clean and organised, pass tools to the surgical team, and make sure everything is sterile and safe.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Theatre AssistantIn this entry-level role, you will assist with basic tasks such as setting up equipment and providing customer service to theatre-goers.£22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Theatre AssistantAt this stage, you will take on more responsibilities, including assisting with rehearsals and managing front-of-house operations.£35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Theatre AssistantIn a senior role, you will oversee junior staff, coordinate with various departments, and ensure high standards of production quality.£55,000+
1 live apprenticeship vacancy →
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.
🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median
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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.
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