1) Aides 2) Helpers 3) Seconds 1) Helpers 2) Helping people 3) Right-hand men 4) Support staff 
assistants (uh SIS tuhnts) Those who assist or help; aide, helper, second-in-command, associate; colleague, co-worker, collaborator, partner, ally, supporter: 'The boss`s new assistants are really hard workers.' 'The doctors` assistants at the hospital always seem to be available to help us whenever we call.' ...