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Salary guide · South West England

Teaching Assistant Salary in South West England

How much does a teaching assistant earn in South West England?

Average base salary in South West England

£20,640 per year

per year in South West England · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in South West England

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near South West England

Compare average teaching assistant pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Southampton£27,528 per year4 jobs
South West England This location£26,266 per year12 jobs
South East England£24,978 per year4 jobs
South Yorkshire£24,464 per year7 jobs

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in South West England?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in South West England

How much does a teaching assistant earn in South West England?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in South West England is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South West England a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

South West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in South West England?

There are currently 12 live teaching assistant openings in South West England on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a teaching assistant in South West England increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in South West England 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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in South West England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South West England it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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