Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Code: 25-9043.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Assistant Instructor
Co-Teacher
Educational Assistant
Paraeducator
Paraprofessional (Para)
SPED Aide (Special Education Aide)
SPED Para (Special Education Paraprofessional)
SPED TA (Special Education Teacher Assistant)
TA (Teacher's Assistant)
Teacher's Aide
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Provide assistance to students with special needs.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Salaries for a Teaching Assistants, Special Education vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Teaching Assistants, Special Education in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Teaching Assistants, Special Education include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Teaching Assistants, Special Education professionals across diverse sectors.
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