Teaching Assistant

A Teaching Assistant works in a classroom alongside the teacher. They hand out paper and pencils, sit beside children who need a little extra help, and listen while someone reads out loud. For example, if a child is stuck on a tricky word, the Teaching Assistant might point to the letters one by one and say the sounds slowly until the word clicks. They also help set up art tables, tidy the book corner, and keep an eye on the playground.

When a Teaching Assistant helps, a child who felt lost can feel brave enough to try again. Think about the first time you tied your shoes: someone showed you, stayed close, and cheered when it worked. A Teaching Assistant does that for reading, counting and making friends. With one more helpful grown-up in the room, every child gets noticed, and the whole class can learn together.