As a teaching or classroom assistant, you would facilitate teachers by performing everyday work for them. While your exact duties would depend on the school and the age of the children, typical duties include the following:

• preparing the classroom for lessons
• helping children read
• providing extra support to children in completing their tasks
• carrying out routine administrative tasks
• supervising art and craft activities
• helping with outings and sports events
• helping to plan lessons and prepare teaching materials
• supervising the class in the teacher's absence
• assessing, recording and reporting on the progress of children