Salary guide · Grays
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Grays?
Average base salary in Grays
£20,425 per year
per year in Grays · 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 Grays is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Grays and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | £27,271 per year | 18 jobs |
| Grantham | £27,170 per year | 1 job |
| Great Yarmouth | £26,390 per year | 1 job |
| Grays This location | £24,392 per year | 1 job |
| Gravesend | £24,383 per year | 1 job |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Grays is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Grays 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 Grays on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Grays 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 Grays it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Grays from schools, trusts and agencies.
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