Salary guide · 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)
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.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
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See adhd support worker jobs in Greater ManchesterThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in Greater ManchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.