Most teaching assistant and higher level teaching assistant jobs are in nursery, primary and specialist schools. You could also work in secondary or independent schools and academies.
Your day-to-day dutues could include:-
- getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards
- listening to children read or reading to them
- helping children who need extra support
- helping teachers prepare materials that match development needs
- supervising group activities, including outings and sports events
- helping teachers manage class behaviour
- looking after children who are upset or unwell
- leading classes with help from the teacher
With experience, you could become a senior assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
You could also train as a teacher.