Salary guide · Somerset
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Somerset?
Average base salary in Somerset
£20,425 per year
per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Teaching Assistant
Critchill School · Somerset
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St Dunstan's School · Somerset
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Long-term Teachers Ltd · Somerset
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Preston School · Somerset
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Vision for Education · Somerset
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Monarch Education · Somerset
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Somerset
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in SomersetADHD Learning Support Assistant in Somerset
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in SomersetThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Somerset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Somerset 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 10 live teaching assistant openings in Somerset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Somerset 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 Somerset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Somerset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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