assistant

noun
UK /əˈsɪstənt/
US /əˈsɪstənt/

A person who helps someone do their work.

The doctor's assistant gave me a glass of water.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who serves customers in a shop.

The shop assistant showed us where the shoes were.

3. A computer program or tool that helps you do tasks.

My phone's voice assistant set a reminder for me.

4. A person who helps a teacher in a classroom.

The teaching assistant read a story to the children.