Salary guide · Portsmouth
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Portsmouth?
Average base salary in Portsmouth
£20,640 per year
per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in PortsmouthThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Portsmouth is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
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