Teaching Assistants for hire in Reading

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    1,920

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    15%
    Organisational Skills
    9%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    30%
    Master's degree
    23%
    Bachelor's degree
    23%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Aspris
    • Teaching Personnel
    • Academics Supply Teaching Agency
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%

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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £25,420 yearly
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  • Teaching Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPR+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementClassroom ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismEducational Resource Creation for Lesson Planning
  • Teaching Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingLevel 2 in Customer ServiceDriving LicencePrevent Duty Guidance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMainstream Secondary School ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenClassroom ExperienceCustomer Communication
  • Teaching Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRBanking

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsResearchLegal ResearchDocument Control
  • Teaching Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQ

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation Software
  • Teaching Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Prevent Duty GuidanceCharity and Third-Sector ExperienceClassroom ExperienceSafe Working at Height

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementEarly Childhood EducationBritish Sign LanguageChildcareMicrosoft Excel
  • SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationHoistsUniversity Campus PromotionEducational Institution Community EngagementCare Support ExperienceContent Creation+13 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClassroom ExperiencePicture Exchange Communication System (PECS)Safeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingPatient-Centred Care

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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 Paediatric 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 SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT.

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 Reading, 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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