Teaching Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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2,565
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Customer Service
- 6%
- Organisational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
Current company
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Bluebird Care
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
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Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,629 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSocial ListeningTeam LeadershipHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/ Translator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AccountingDriving LicenceAATSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBilingualArabicEnglishCustomer ServiceEarly Years Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ChineseInfant CareProtecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipMandarinSSSCSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceOperating SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteWindowsMicrosoft OfficeGeneral Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationConflict ManagementHACCPFire SafetyInformation GovernanceFirst Aid+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient CareClinical Record KeepingEnglishOffice ExperienceHealthcare Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationIn-Home ExperienceDriving LicenceHome CareHome VisitsCare CertificateSkills
Safeguarding CertificationLeadershipCommunication SkillsCare Record KeepingVital SignsMedication AdministrationTeaching Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAInfection Prevention & ControlConflict ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsPatient-Centred CarePatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresPatient Feeding SupportDe-Escalation Techniques
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid 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: personal assistant, support worker and vehicle production operative.
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 Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?
Most teaching assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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