Salary guide · Preston
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Preston?
Average base salary in Preston
£20,425 per year
per year in Preston · 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 Preston is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Preston and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Preston is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Preston 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 3 live teaching assistant openings in Preston on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Preston 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 Preston it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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