Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'889 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'714 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'172 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'525 |
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Swiss professionsEducation & Social Work
Klassenassistent/in
You support teachers in daily school life and accompany children while they learn.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Klassenassistent/in help teachers in class, handle administrative tasks, and accompany children on their educational journey.
In daily school life, you are a reliable support for teachers and students. You help with organisation, supervise small groups, and ensure a calm learning environment. Whether in the classroom, on excursions, or in the administration office – your commitment makes lessons more accessible and structured for every child.
FieldEducation & Social Work
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEducation & Teaching
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Pädagogin. Based on 141 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'666 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 76'374 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Vaud | CHF 99'219 | 18 |
| Zurich | CHF 75'000 | 27 |
| Berne | CHF 68'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 80'436 | 58 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 70'965 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'255 | 50 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 65'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Klassenassistent/in
Official education path
Training is provided through part-time courses of varying lengths, which cover theoretical and practical basics.
Typical training path
Klassenassistent/in
Prerequisites
- German skills at level C1
- Completed education at Sek II level (Berufslehre, Fachmittelschule, Gymnasiale Maturität)
- Clean criminal record (Strafregisterauszug and Sonderprivatauszug)
- Training as a Klassenassistenz at a Pädagogische Hochschule
Requirements
- IT skills
- Enjoyment working with children and teenagers
- Patience
- Mental resilience
- Communication skills
- Assertiveness
- Confident presence
- Social competence
- Willingness to further training in basic pedagogical questions
- Willingness to collaborate with school administration, maintenance staff, teachers, and headteachers
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Pedagogical support
- Organisational skills
- Social skills
- Mental resilience
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the classroom and guide a small group through their tasks, while the teacher leads the rest of the class. Occasionally, you distribute materials or help children find their way around the school building.
- You actively support teachers during lessons and with administrative tasks.
- You guide small groups through independent exercises and ensure focused work.
- You distribute and collect teaching materials, and support children during break times.
- You accompany teachers on excursions, school trips, and projects outside the classroom.
- You handle IT support and manage the school website or digital tools.
- You accompany children to therapy or doctor appointments, and support them in daily routines.
Working conditions
You work mainly in public schools, day schools, and school libraries. Your workplace shifts between the classroom, the administration office, and various school rooms.
Where to learn
- Schulassistenzverband Schweiz8000 Zürich
- Zürcher Arbeitsgemeinschaft Lehrpersonenweiterbildung ZALOhmstrasse 14, 8050 Zürich
- Dachverband Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz LCHPfingstweidstr. 16, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Pedagogical support
- Organisational skills
- Social skills
- Mental resilience
Trade-offs
- Limited autonomy
- Changing tasks
- Emotional strain
- Limited career progression
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