Salary guide · Harlow
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Harlow?
Average base salary in Harlow
£20,425 per year
per year in Harlow · 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 Harlow is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Harlow and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Haringey | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Harrow | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Harlow This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Hampshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Harpenden | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Harrogate | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Harlow is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Harlow tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live teaching assistant openings in Harlow rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Teaching Assistants in Harlow 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 Harlow it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Harlow from schools, trusts and agencies.
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