10 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
From £22,000
Below the £41,700 threshold
East Sussex County Council, UK
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
Up to £60,086
Pay meets the salary threshold
Chiltern Way Academy Trust, UK
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
Salary not stated
Dorset Council, UK
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
Salary not stated
Dorset Council, UK
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
Salary not stated
From £22,000
Below the £41,700 threshold
£33,800–£39,000
Above the new entrant rate only
£26,000–£31,200
Below the £41,700 threshold
£26,000–£31,200
Below the £41,700 threshold
From £23,650
Below the £41,700 threshold
Closes in 13 days
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for teaching assistants in the UK?
As of 5 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 10 current vacancies for teaching assistants (SOC 6112) at 7 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. Pay must generally meet the £41,700 general Skilled Worker threshold or the occupation's going rate, whichever is higher (GOV.UK). The licence belongs to the employer, not to a particular vacancy.
Figures as of Register checked
Teaching assistants and the Skilled Worker route
Teaching assistants (SOC 6112) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full teaching assistants occupation guide.