Salary guide · Greater London
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Greater London?
Average base salary in Greater London
£24,725 per year
per year in Greater London · 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average level 1 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London This location | £24,725 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Greater London
Average
£24,725 per year
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Average
£24,725 per year
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Average
£24,725 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Greater LondonThe average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in Greater London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater London pays level 1 teaching assistants around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
Live level 1 teaching assistant openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Greater London 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 Greater London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live level 1 teaching assistant vacancies in Greater London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Level 1 Teaching Assistant jobs in Greater LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.