Salary guide · Pontypool
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Pontypool?
Average base salary in Pontypool
£20,425 per year
per year in Pontypool · 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 Pontypool is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Pontypool and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Port Glasgow | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| Pontypool This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pitlochry | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Plymouth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pontefract | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pontypridd | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Poole | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Pontypool
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in PontypoolADHD Learning Support Assistant in Pontypool
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in PontypoolThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Pontypool is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Pontypool tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Teaching Assistants in Pontypool 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Pontypool it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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