Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Prospero Teaching · Dorset
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Teach South Kent · Dorset
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Connect2Dorset · Dorset
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GSL Education · Dorset
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Teach South Limited · Dorset
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Teaching Personnel Ltd · Dorset
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | £26,000 per year | 1 job |
| Dorset This location | £25,553 per year | 6 jobs |
| Dorchester | £16,336 per year | 2 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset 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 6 live teaching assistant openings in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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