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Salary guide · Birmingham

Teaching Assistant Salary in Birmingham

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£21,070 per year

per year in Birmingham · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,620 per year£21,070 per year£24,010 per year

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 Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in Birmingham

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Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment · Birmingham

£24,700–£28,600

Teaching Assistant

Academics · Birmingham

£24,065–£26,000

Teaching Assistant

Aspire People · Birmingham

£23,920–£28,340

Teaching Assistant

Supply Heroes · Birmingham

£92–£100

Teaching Assistant

Connex Education · Birmingham

£24,050–£26,000

Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers · Birmingham

£24,065–£25,220

Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Birmingham

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wolverhampton£116,935 per year2 jobs
Walsall£29,770 per year2 jobs
Solihull£29,250 per year1 job
Coventry£26,431 per year3 jobs
Birmingham This location£26,216 per year10 jobs
Nottingham£25,548 per year5 jobs
Leicester£24,779 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in Birmingham?

1:1 Teaching Assistant in Birmingham

Average

£21,070 per year

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Academic Mentor in Birmingham

Average

£24,500 per year

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ADHD Learning Support Assistant in Birmingham

Average

£21,070 per year

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ADHD Support Worker in Birmingham

Average

£21,070 per year

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ADHD Teaching Assistant in Birmingham

Average

£21,070 per year

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Alternative Provision Mentor in Birmingham

Average

£24,500 per year

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Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Birmingham

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Birmingham is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Birmingham?

There are currently 10 live teaching assistant openings in Birmingham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a teaching assistant in Birmingham increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Birmingham 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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.

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