Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£20,640 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average level 1 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
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See adhd support worker jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
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