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General Teaching Assistant Salary in Colchester

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£20,425 per year

per year in Colchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Colchester

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

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Colchester This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colne£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Colchester

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Colchester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Colchester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for general teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire general teaching assistants in Colchester?

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

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

General Teaching Assistants in Colchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Colchester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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