Teaching-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills9%Leadership5%Education level
Master's degree41%Vocational or technical training20%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years2%3-5 years18%Current company
City of Edinburgh Council
(Assessment), Medical School, University of EdinburghTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years17%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: 19 Aug 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £30,092 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,848 – £35,034 yearly
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SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresInfection Prevention & ControlMedication AdministrationChild SafeguardingDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPatient-Centred CareWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSUPPORT WORKER
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationPrison and Probation Service Experience+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsNetworkingMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeEarly Years Practioner
Dalkeith
Licenses & certifications
Infection Prevention & ControlHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationCash HandlingTeaching Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAInfection Prevention & ControlConflict ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistancePatient-Centred CareSafeguarding ProceduresManual Handling of PatientsPatient Feeding SupportCommunity Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaOphthalmologyDriving Licence+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsPresentation SkillsCatheter CareDancingTeachingTutoringClassroom Assistant
Musselburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceChildcareTeachingProcessing Cash Transactions
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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, organisational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a teaching assistant?
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: teaching assistant (volunteer), SUPPORT WORKER and SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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