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