Actionus

Lothian

Teaching Assistant jobs in Edinburgh.

Teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and cover supervisors keep classrooms running and support targeted intervention. Actionus books teaching assistants onto daily supply, long-term and permanent contracts with enhanced DBS on the update service wherever possible.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Special schools
  • Alternative provision

Common specialities

  • 1:1 support
  • HLTA
  • Cover supervision
  • Intervention and phonics
  • Early years support

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Questions

Teaching Assistant work in Edinburgh, answered.

What teaching assistant jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching assistant roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including primary schools, secondary schools, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teaching assistants in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with education employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teaching assistants.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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