Salary guide · Barnsley
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Barnsley?
Average base salary in Barnsley
£20,425 per year
per year in Barnsley · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)
Supports the class teacher with learning, small groups and 1:1. Paid on NJC support staff scales — usually term-time only. Teaching Assistant pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Barnet | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Barnsley This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bangor (NI) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Barnstaple | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Barrow-in-Furness | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Barry | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Barnsley
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in BarnsleyADHD Learning Support Assistant in Barnsley
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in BarnsleyThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Barnsley is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Barnsley on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), 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 Barnsley it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Barnsley from schools, trusts and agencies.
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