Salary guide · Durham
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£20,425 per year
per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Durham is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 1 live teaching assistant opening in Durham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Durham 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 Durham it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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