Salary guide · Lewisham
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Lewisham?
Average base salary in Lewisham
£25,370 per year
per year in Lewisham · 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 Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Lewisham and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Lewisham
Average
£25,370 per year
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Average
£25,370 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in LewishamThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Lewisham is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £28,910 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Lewisham pays teaching assistants around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 3 live teaching assistant openings in Lewisham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.
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