Skip to main content

Salary guide · Shropshire

General Teaching Assistant Salary in Shropshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Shropshire?

Average base salary in Shropshire

£20,425 per year

per year in Shropshire · NJC support staff scale

See General Teaching Assistant jobs in Shropshire
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 Shropshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Shropshire

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

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Shropshire This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Shetland Islands£20,425 per yearView jobs
Shipley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Shrewsbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sidmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sittingbourne£20,425 per yearView jobs
Skegness£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Shropshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Shropshire?

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Shropshire 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 Shropshire a well-paid area for general teaching assistants?

Shropshire 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 Shropshire?

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

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

General Teaching Assistants in Shropshire 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 Shropshire and nationally?

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

General Teaching Assistant jobs in Shropshire

Live general teaching assistant vacancies in Shropshire from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse General Teaching Assistant jobs in Shropshire

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.