Salary guide · Chelmsford
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Chelmsford?
Average base salary in Chelmsford
£20,425 per year
per year in Chelmsford · 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 Chelmsford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Chelmsford and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Chelmsford
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in ChelmsfordThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Chelmsford is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chelmsford 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 2 live teaching assistant openings in Chelmsford on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Chelmsford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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