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Teaching Assistant Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£22,360 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£25,480 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 Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Cambridgeshire

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Camden£28,703 per year2 jobs
Cambridge£28,000 per year1 job
Cambridgeshire This location£25,740 per year1 job

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Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Cambridgeshire is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Cambridgeshire pays teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Cambridgeshire?

There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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