Teaching Assistants for hire in Colchester

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    1,021

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    15%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    31%
    High school diploma or GED
    20%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Hallmark Care Homes
    • CFT Care
    • GSL Education
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    38%
    1-2 years
    25%
    More than 5 years
    25%

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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • VOLUNTEER TEACHING ASSISTANT

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceHoistsBuccal Midazolam AdministrationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTube FeedingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementSpecial EducationBehaviour ManagementStudent Engagement
  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & Control+1 more

    Skills

    Front DeskData EntryFilingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsBehaviour Management
  • Healthcare Assistant (Complex Care)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNMCTube FeedingMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingCare Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareDecision MakingHospital Ward ExperienceMentoring
  • Healthcare Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationRecord KeepingInfection Prevention & ControlMicrosoft Office SuiteImmediate Life Support (ILS) CertificationMicrosoft Office+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresCare Record KeepingCare Plans
  • Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant (Agency)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationUK GDPRChild SafeguardingBasic Life SupportFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)+8 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsBilingualEnglishPower BIData Visualization Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel
  • Butchers Assistant

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingCross-Contamination PreventionGroup Fitness InstructionPersonal TrainingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+9 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktaking

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What's the average time to fill a teaching assistant role?

The average time to fill a teaching assistant role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do teaching assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a teaching assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: butchers assistant, agency nurse and healthcare assistant (complex care).

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?

Most teaching assistants have 10 years of professional experience.

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