What is the hourly rate for teaching assistants?
$60.00 per hour
What does a Level 3 teaching assistant do?
Main purposes of the job During the short term absence of the class teacher a Level 3 teaching assistant may be required to supervise the whole class and deliver pre prepared activities. To provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of the pupil and the classroom.
How much do teaching assistants earn UK?
Starting salaries and salary for level 2 TAs are around £18,000 to £20,000 per annum[i] With increased responsibilities (such as covering lessons) and with higher level qualifications, you can expect to earn up to £21,000 per annum. HLTAs can earn between £21,000 and £25,000 per annum.
What’s the difference between a classroom assistant and a teaching assistant?
The core difference between the two is that a learning support assistant role is more likely to be focussed on pastoral development than a teaching assistant role. The most effective teaching assistants are often more outgoing, chatty and well-organised and usually looking to gain experience and start teaching careers.
What qualifications do you need for learning support assistant?
You do not need any specific qualifications to begin work as a learning support assistant and it is the ‘entry level’ position for working alongside teachers in schools. Most learning support assistants do have GCSEs and A Levels, with a good standard of English and Maths.
What do classroom assistants do?
Teaching or classroom assistants support teachers by helping to supervise activities in the classroom, working with children on an individual, small group or whole class basis. They may also manage other learning support staff and report on children’s progress.