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General Teaching Assistant Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£22,360 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC support staff scale

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£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£25,480 per year

General Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. General Teaching Assistant pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Cambridgeshire

Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Camden£25,370 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£22,360 per yearView jobs
Callander£20,425 per yearView jobs
Camberley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£20,425 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to General Teaching Assistant get paid in Cambridgeshire?

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Cambridgeshire is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for general teaching assistants?

Cambridgeshire pays general teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire general teaching assistants in Cambridgeshire?

Live general teaching assistant openings in Cambridgeshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a general teaching assistant in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

General Teaching Assistants in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between general teaching assistant pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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