Salary guide · South East England
How much does a teaching assistant earn in South East England?
Average base salary in South East England
£21,930 per year
per year in South East England · 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
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Average
£25,500 per year
See academic mentor jobs in South East EnglandADHD Learning Support Assistant in South East England
Average
£21,930 per year
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Average
£21,930 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in South East EnglandThe average salary for a teaching assistant in South East England is £21,930 per year, typically ranging from £19,380 per year to £24,990 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South East England pays teaching assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 4 live teaching assistant openings in South East England on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in South East England typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South East England it's £21,930 per year — a premium of £430 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in South East England from schools, trusts and agencies.
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