Salary guide · London
How much does a teaching assistant earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£24,725 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £28,703 per year | 2 jobs |
| London This location | £26,938 per year | 33 jobs |
| Westminster | £25,805 per year | 2 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays teaching assistants around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 33 live teaching assistant openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in London 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 London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.