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Overview
Early years teaching assistants support teachers in nursery or early-years settings by helping with instruction, supervision, daily schedules and individual attention for children who need extra support.
In job descriptions, look for classroom assistance, child supervision, daily routines, group activities, individual support, communication with teachers, care needs and calm attention during transitions.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Early years teaching assistants support the teacher in nursery or preschool routines. The work can include helping with group activities, watching the classroom when needed, preparing daily schedules and giving extra attention to children who need more support.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include patient communication, child observation, activity preparation, safe supervision and clear handover to the teacher. Some roles focus more on language support, practical classroom materials, meals and transitions, or one-to-one attention for children with additional needs.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by classroom responsibility, age group, working hours, support needs, whether the assistant covers short teacher absences and how much planning or parent contact is included. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Experience can support movement toward preschool teaching, special-needs support, after-school care, classroom coordination or broader child-care roles, depending on training route and workplace.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the age group, group size, daily routine, support needs and teacher handover. A clear vacancy separates early-years assistance from general childcare or primary-school support.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
25-9042.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Teachers’ aides (5312)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4d27152a-a8ee-4f5a-9f93-a2fb4fb2b2e3 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5312.1 |
| ISCO group | 5312 |
| Concept type | Occupation |