Education & Social Work

Klassenassistent/in

You support teachers in daily school life and accompany children while they learn.

Klassenassistent/in

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
Swissdoc 0.710.51.0

02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 71'500
CHF 56'700CHF 132'000
✓ 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 by experience

70k80k90kmedian 72k68k65k69k72k85k97k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 68'000
3-5 yrsCHF 65'000
6-8 yrsCHF 68'889
9-11 yrsCHF 71'714
12-21 yrsCHF 85'172
21+ yrsCHF 96'525

Salary trend

+35% over decade
60k70k57k67k70k76k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 56'666
2017-2019CHF 67'000
2020-2022CHF 70'000
2023-2025CHF 76'374

Top earning cantons

  • VaudCHF 99'21918 obs.
  • ZurichCHF 75'00027 obs.
  • BerneCHF 68'00015 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
VaudCHF 99'21918
ZurichCHF 75'00027
BerneCHF 68'00015

Top paying industries

  • EducationCHF 80'43658 obs.
  • Public administration / AssociationsCHF 70'96514 obs.
  • Health care / Social servicesCHF 70'25550 obs.
  • Service sector in generalCHF 65'0005 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
EducationCHF 80'43658
Public administration / AssociationsCHF 70'96514
Health care / Social servicesCHF 70'25550
Service sector in generalCHF 65'0005

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.

Strengths

  • Pedagogical support
  • Organisational skills
  • Social skills
  • Mental resilience

Trade-offs

  • Limited autonomy
  • Changing tasks
  • Emotional strain
  • Limited career progression

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