Teaching Assistants for hire in Preston

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    1,777

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    Master's degree
    23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    3-5 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • SE Health
    • Vision for education
    • Aspris Childrens Services
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    75%
    Less than a year
    13%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Preston: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,293 yearly
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  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    Walton le Dale

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSpecial EducationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Anaesthetics and recovery nurse

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCNursingNursingBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Acute Care ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAnaestheticsNursing
  • SEN Teaching Assistant (Agency)

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesBehaviour ManagementDe-Escalation TechniquesPaediatric First Aid+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPatient Personal Care AssistanceBehaviour Management
  • Teaching assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationResearchPrevent Duty GuidanceChild SafeguardingTutoring

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Teaching Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPrevent Duty GuidanceCybersecurity

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSpecial EducationBehaviour ManagementClassroom ManagementAdministrative Support Experience
  • Senior Bank Healthcare Assistant

    Preston

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInformation GovernanceRecord KeepingNursingData GovernanceConflict Management+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient AdvocacyPatient-Centred CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationResearchCare Plans

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, Driving Licence 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: SEN teaching assistant and SEN teaching assistant (agency).

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most teaching assistants have 9 years of professional experience.

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