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Teaching Assistant Salary in Manchester

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£21,070 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,620 per year£21,070 per year£24,010 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in Manchester

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Manchester

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Sheffield£41,600 per year1 job
Salford£29,250 per year1 job
Bolton£27,621 per year6 jobs
Leeds£27,575 per year6 jobs
Stockport£26,333 per year1 job
Manchester This location£26,194 per year9 jobs
Liverpool£26,082 per year8 jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Manchester

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Manchester is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

There are currently 9 live teaching assistant openings in 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 Manchester increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Manchester it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant jobs in Manchester

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