Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£22,360 per year
per year in Cambridge · 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 Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £28,703 per year | 2 jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £28,000 per year | 1 job |
| Cambridgeshire | £25,740 per year | 1 job |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in CambridgeADHD Learning Support Assistant in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Cambridge is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Cambridge on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Cambridge from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in CambridgeLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.