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