Is this career financially stable?

I want to know if being a teaching assistant is financially stable? I’ve been considering going into this route but I don’t know if it’s worth my time if I won’t get paid well. My end goal is to always be in the childcare sector, helping and developing children.
If anyone can suggest any other careers I go into beyond teaching/PGCE, that do involve working with children directly I would be so appreciative.

In terms of financial stability, it’s worth knowing that the pay is usually very modest for TAs. In the UK, most TAs earn somewhere around £12,000–£20,000 per year, depending on whether it’s part-time, full-time, or if you’re in a higher band with extra responsibilities, location and insitution are also notable variables, but of course for higher paying TA roles, at universities or private schools, the roles are equally more demanding and compeitive, but if you do get into such a role, then it can definitely be more financially viable.
It’s generally enough to live on, especially if you live with family or have low expenses, but it’s not typically a high-earning role.
If your ultimate goal is a career in childcare or education, there are plenty of other options that allow you to work directly with children:
-Early Years Educator / Nursery Nurse, working with younger children, sometimes with more structured career progression.
-Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker, supporting children with additional needs; can be very rewarding and sometimes higher paid with experience.
-Youth Worker / Community Support Worker, involves mentoring and developing children in clubs, sports, or social programmes.
-Teaching / PGCE, obviously a long-term path, but fully qualified teachers have much more financial stability and career progression than TAs.
-Educational Psychology Assistant / Assistant Practitioner Roles, if you’re interested in child development from a psychological perspective.
A lot depends on whether you want hands-on work with children versus aiming for a long-term career that eventually pays more. Many people start as a TA or nursery assistant to gain experience and then train further for teaching or specialist roles.
Hope this helps.
Ulaw,
Alfred.