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Teaching Assistant Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

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 Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in Greater Manchester

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Greater Manchester

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Greenwich£29,120 per year3 jobs
Greater Manchester This location£27,271 per year18 jobs
Great Yarmouth£26,390 per year1 job
Grimsby£25,567 per year3 jobs
Grays£24,392 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Greater Manchester?

There are currently 18 live teaching assistant openings in Greater Manchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a teaching assistant in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

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