Teaching-Assistants for hire in Wigan
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organisational Skills10%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree30%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year20%3-5 years10%Current company
Wigan Council
Expanse Learning
Hazel Tree Education
Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wigan: £25,420 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Learning Support Assistant & Exam Invigilator
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNVQKeeping Children Safe in EducationMathsTutoring+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersSpecial EducationExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSen semh teaching assistant
Atherton
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationTeachingChild SafeguardingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipChildcareSpecial EducationEarly Childhood EducationSenior teaching support assistant
Manchester
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDiabetes Patient Care ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPhonics Curriculum SupportPhonics ActivitiesChild Safeguarding+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsDrivingTeachingDe-Escalation TechniquesTeaching Assistant
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareFoundation DegreeBTECLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSpecial EducationPrimary CareChildcareClassroom ExperienceTeaching Assistant
Leigh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentBehaviour ManagementTeaching Assistant – Level 3 / SEND Support
Wigan
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaPrevent Duty GuidanceSkills
Communication SkillsPrevent Duty GuidanceSafeguarding ProceduresDe-Escalation TechniquesRecord KeepingNetworking
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for teaching-assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for teaching-assistants include: Safeguarding Certification, Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Driving Licence.
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 – SEN, teaching assistant 1:1 and learning support assistant & exam invigilator.
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 Wigan, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?
Most teaching-assistants have 16 years of professional experience.
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