Salary guide · Merton
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£23,650 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | £31,450 per year | 1 job |
| Merton This location | £27,642 per year | 1 job |
| Merseyside | £24,940 per year | 9 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Merton on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Merton 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 Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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