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Teaching Assistant assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Interpersonal Skills82%
Communication74%
Teamwork68%
Emotional Intelligence64%
English Grammar78%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Teaching Assistant template combines Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

5tests50minutes66questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Interpersonal Skills

Shows how candidates handle disagreement and build working relationships.

  • Working relationships
  • Understanding others
  • Managing interactions

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Communication

Shows how candidates choose to explain things and raise issues at work.

  • Sharing information
  • Listening & understanding
  • Difficult conversations

03 · 10 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Teamwork

Shows how candidates contribute, share credit and handle friction in a team.

  • Collaborating with others
  • Sharing responsibility
  • Resolving differences

04 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Emotional Intelligence

Shows how accurately candidates read emotion and intent in other people.

  • Recognising emotions
  • Understanding responses
  • Managing interactions

05 · 25 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

English Grammar

Checks written English accuracy where the writing goes in front of customers.

  • Sentence structure
  • Grammar in context
  • Written accuracy

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

Explore an example in the context of preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. It gives you a way to discuss the reasoning behind a candidate’s answer, alongside the Teaching Assistant assessment results.

Teaching Assistant: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

In this Teaching Assistant example, preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects is part of the work. A timetable change must be checked against the approved room allocation before it is published. The draft assigns two sessions to the same room at the same time.

Which action follows the stated requirement?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Teaching Assistant assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar; workplace situations in Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Interpersonal SkillsExplore how they would address a disagreement and keep a working relationship productive.
  • CommunicationExplore how they would explain an issue and agree the next update.
  • TeamworkAsk how they would share information, coordinate tasks and handle a missed handover.
  • Emotional IntelligenceExplore how they would recognise a colleague’s concerns and respond constructively.
  • English GrammarReview how they would make a customer or colleague message clear and accurate.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Teaching Assistant vacancy?

Yes. Start with Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Interpersonal Skills to explore working relationships. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Teaching Assistant work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar; workplace situations in Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Interpersonal Skills included?

Shows how candidates handle disagreement and build working relationships. Explore how they would address a disagreement and keep a working relationship productive. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Teaching Assistant assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 5 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence, English Grammar separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Teaching Assistant selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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