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Teaching Assistant Salary in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Richmond upon Thames?

Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames

£23,650 per year

per year in Richmond upon Thames · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,650 per year£26,950 per year

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 Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Richmond upon Thames

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Richmond upon Thames This location£23,650 per yearView jobs
Rhondda£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rhyl£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rickmansworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ripon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rochdale£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Richmond upon Thames is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Richmond upon Thames a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Richmond upon Thames pays teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Richmond upon Thames?

Live teaching assistant openings in Richmond upon Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a teaching assistant in Richmond upon Thames increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Richmond upon Thames typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in Richmond upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Richmond upon Thames it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant jobs in Richmond upon Thames

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