Teaching Assistants for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    244

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management5%
    Communication Skills5%
    Customer Service5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree42%
    Vocational or technical training39%
    High school diploma or GED11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    COLES SERVICE
    Senior Helpers
    Central Queensland University
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    2-5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 244 profiles for Teaching Assistants in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Teaching Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $64,005 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Vehicle Detailer & Customer Service Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceRCGGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)Food Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeachingSpanishMultilingual
  • Recoveries Specialist

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Senior Secondary Certificate of EducationEducation

    Skills

    BankingLegal ResearchResearchDental AssistingCustomer ServiceAdministrative Experience
  • Youth Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFull Driver LicenceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCertificate IVFirst Aid Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsBartendingHospitalityFood ProductionCleaning
  • Disability Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Community ServicesPositive Behaviour Support StrategiesAssist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual Support+9 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServiceReception DutiesFront DeskSalesRetail Sales
  • RETAIL ASSISTANT

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    C1 AdvancedUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)RSAPrepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB025)

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceTime ManagementCustomer ServiceIn-Person Customer ServiceServingOrder Taking
  • Retail Assistant

    Edmonton, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Full Driver LicenceProvisional P2 Driver Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceRetail SalesCash HandlingSalesCashieringFront Desk

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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: time management, communication skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for teaching assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for teaching assistants include: RSA, Certificate III and Driver Licence.

What are some job titles related to teaching assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to teaching assistants include: recoveries specialist, teachers assistant and retail assistant.

What level of education is common for a teaching assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a teaching assistant in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a teaching assistant?

Most teaching assistants have 16 years of professional experience.

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