How much does a school assistant earn?
School assistants (Schulbegleiter, also inclusion aides) support children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs in class and school life – from concentration and organisation to communication, care support and social participation. Entry is often via a provider qualification, relevant experience or related training (e.g. social assistance); there is no nationwide dual apprenticeship. Gross pay depends on region, provider, collective agreement (e.g. TVöD/AVR), qualifications, hours and the support decision. As a guide, working school assistants in Germany in 2026 often earn about €2,550–€3,150 gross per month on a comparable full-time basis; in qualification and entry phases around €820–€1,120 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026 for typical employed work or comparable full-time equivalents. Many school assistants work part-time during the school year; the Training column means qualification courses, internships, entry phases or related training pay (e.g. social assistance). Actual pay depends on provider, agreement, region, qualifications, hours and individual support funding and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
School assistants work closely with the child or young person in class: they enable participation in lessons, accompany breaks and transitions, and coordinate with teachers, parents and the provider. Everyday work needs empathy, clear boundaries, observation skills and reliability – often across changing classes and evolving support needs.
- Individually accompany pupils with disabilities or special educational needs in lessons and school life.
- Support concentration, organisation, communication and social situations – always aligned with teachers and support goals.
- Where needed, assist with care, mobility, toileting or meals; keep professional closeness and distance.
- Document observations, hand over information and work closely with school, parents, providers and therapists.
- Use de-escalation, conflict support and a strengths-based approach in class and break times.
- Provide reliable presence in the timetable, join trips and cover situations, and respect data protection and child welfare.
