Teaching Assistants for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Associate's degree18%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
Knox County SchoolsKinderCare Learning Centers
Anne Arundel Dermatology (East Tn Dermatology)Time at current job
Less than a year16%1-2 years19%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Aug 13, 2026
Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $32,992 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,558 – $36,826 yearly
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DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DEKG CertificationCertified Payroll ProfessionalRBT CertificationCertified Medical AssistantState Tested Nursing AssistantSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCaregivingBlood SamplingTeacher Assistant
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DCHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingDirect SupportExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesCaregivingExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesMeal PreparationChild Care Teacher
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CHHASpecial Education CertificationDriver's LicenseCaregiver CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceInfant Teacher
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceServingNanny/Childcare
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarista & Apothecarist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipLatte ArtCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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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 114 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Teaching Assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: nanny/childcare, infant teacher and teacher assistant.
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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Teaching Assistant?
Most teaching assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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