Job prospects Remedial Education Aide in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employers may prefer candidates who have completed a teaching/educational assistant program or related post-secondary education. Teacher assistants working with special needs students may require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, braille, augmentative and alternative communication methods, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.
• A criminal background and a vulnerable sector checks are typically required in order to work in this field.
• First Aid and C.P.R. training are generally required.

Here are some key facts about Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 880 people work in this occupation.
• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): more than 95%

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