Salary guide · Poole
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Poole?
Average base salary in Poole
£20,425 per year
per year in Poole · 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 Poole is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Poole and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Port Glasgow | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| Poole This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pontefract | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pontypool | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Pontypridd | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Port Talbot | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Portadown | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Poole is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Poole tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live teaching assistant openings in Poole on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Poole 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 Poole it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Poole from schools, trusts and agencies.
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