Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average level 1 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for level 1 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live level 1 teaching assistant openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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