Supportive professionals (5)

I believe the answer is:

aides

(Other definitions for aides that I've seen before include "Right-hand men" , "Ministerial assistants" , "They help" , "Confidential assistants" , "Military assistants to a senior officers" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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