Salary guide · Newham
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Newham?
Average base salary in Newham
£25,370 per year
per year in Newham · 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 Newham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Newham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham This location | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle (NI) | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Newham is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £28,910 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newham 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 Newham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Newham 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 Newham it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Newham from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in NewhamLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.