Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a teaching assistant earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£20,425 per year
per year in East Sussex · 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 East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £27,810 per year | 2 jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £25,119 per year | 6 jobs |
| Edinburgh | £21,957 per year | 1 job |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in East Sussex
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a teaching assistant in East Sussex is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Sussex 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 East Sussex on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in East Sussex 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 East Sussex it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in East Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in East SussexLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.