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- Could you progress to QTS/qualified teaching?
- Do you have SEND/specialist skills?
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Teaching Assistant jobs in United Kingdom — questions answered
- Where are teaching assistant jobs in United Kingdom?
- Schools hire teaching assistants widely, but the role is below the Skilled Worker threshold/skill level.
- What salary range do teaching assistant jobs in United Kingdom pay?
- Around £20,000–27,000 (early-years assistant ~£26,436–27,000); below the £41,700 threshold.
- Which cities hire teaching assistants in United Kingdom?
- Nationwide; all school markets
- Which employers hire teaching assistants in United Kingdom?
- Primary and secondary schools, Special schools (SEND TAs), Academies and MATs
- What licence or credential do you need in United Kingdom?
- No licence; classroom support and (for SEND) specialist skills are the screen.
- What work-permit / visa route applies in United Kingdom?
- Honest caveat: teaching-assistant pay sits below the £41,700 threshold and RQF Level 6 — it is not a Skilled Worker route. Qualified teaching (QTS) is the sponsorable tier.
- What language level do you need?
- English.
Good to know about Teaching Assistant jobs in United Kingdom
- TA pay sits below the £41,700 threshold.
- Qualified teaching (QTS) is the sponsorable education tier.
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