Salary guide · Bolton
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Bolton?
Average base salary in Bolton
£20,425 per year
per year in Bolton · 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 Bolton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Spencer Clarke Group · Bolton
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Engage Education · Bolton
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Prospero Teaching · Bolton
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Tradewind Recruitment · Bolton
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Teaching Personnel Ltd · Bolton
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Vision for Education · Bolton
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Bolton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton This location | £27,621 per year | 6 jobs |
| Boston | £26,910 per year | 2 jobs |
| Bracknell | £26,214 per year | 2 jobs |
| Bournemouth | £25,025 per year | 2 jobs |
| Bognor Regis | £23,790 per year | 1 job |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Bolton is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bolton 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 6 live teaching assistant openings in Bolton on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Bolton 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 Bolton it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Bolton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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