Salary guide · Waltham Forest
How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Waltham Forest?
Average base salary in Waltham Forest
£23,650 per year
per year in Waltham Forest · NJC support staff scale
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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average general teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest This location | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wantage | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ware | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Waltham Forest
Average
£23,650 per year
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Average
£23,650 per year
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Average
£23,650 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Waltham ForestThe average salary for a general teaching assistant in Waltham Forest is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Waltham Forest pays general teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
Live general teaching assistant openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
General Teaching Assistants in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
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