Salary guide
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£21,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale
Level 1 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility.
Where level 1 teaching assistants earn the most across the UK.
1:1 Teaching Assistant
Average
£21,500 per year
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Academic Mentor
Average
£25,000 per year
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ADHD Learning Support Assistant
Average
£21,500 per year
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ADHD Support Worker
Average
£21,500 per year
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ADHD Teaching Assistant
Average
£21,500 per year
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Alternative Provision Mentor
Average
£25,000 per year
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The average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in the United Kingdom is £21,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £19,000 per year to £24,500 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Level 1 Teaching Assistant pay is set by NJC support staff scale.
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