Teaching-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Customer Service6%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Master's degree38%Bachelor's degree25%High school diploma or GED23%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
The City of Edinburgh Council
University of Edinburgh
3TheatreTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £30,470 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,754 – £36,050 yearly
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Edinburgh
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Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFood HygieneReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)COVID-19 ProtocolsSafeguarding Procedures+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceNetworkingTask PrioritisationWaitress / Bar & Reception Staff
Edinburgh
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First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceServingTable ServiceLaundry Assistant
Edinburgh
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Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSocial ListeningTeam LeadershipCare Assistant
Edinburgh
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Home HealthOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsDementia CareYOGA TEACHER
Edinburgh
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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 50 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: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to teaching-assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching-assistants include: care assistant, teaching assistant (volunteer) and waitress / bar & reception staff.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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