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Teaching Assistant Salary in Cockermouth

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Cockermouth?

Average base salary in Cockermouth

£20,425 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Cockermouth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Cockermouth

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Cockermouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Cockermouth This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Clitheroe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colchester£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£20,425 per yearView jobs
Colne£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Cockermouth

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Cockermouth?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Cockermouth is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cockermouth a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Cockermouth tends to sit around 5% 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 Cockermouth?

Live teaching assistant openings in Cockermouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a teaching assistant in Cockermouth increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Cockermouth 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 Cockermouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cockermouth it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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