Salary guide · Colchester
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Colchester?
Average base salary in Colchester
£20,425 per year
per year in Colchester · 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 Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Clydebank | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Coatbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cockermouth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Coleraine | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Colne | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Colwyn Bay | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Colchester
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in ColchesterADHD Learning Support Assistant in Colchester
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in ColchesterThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Colchester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Colchester 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 Colchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Colchester 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 Colchester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Colchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in ColchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.