Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£22,360 per year
per year in Cambridge · 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. Level 1 Teaching Assistant pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average level 1 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
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Average
£22,360 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in Cambridge is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays level 1 teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
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Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Cambridge 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 Cambridge it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.
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