Salary guide · 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)
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.
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anzuk Education · South West England
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Team Educate Ltd · South West England
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Reed · South West England
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Step Teachers · South West England
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Affinity Workforce · South West England
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Monarch Education · South West England
Compare average teaching assistant pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | £27,528 per year | 4 jobs |
| South West England This location | £26,266 per year | 12 jobs |
| South East England | £24,978 per year | 4 jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £24,464 per year | 7 jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in South West EnglandAcademic Mentor in South West England
Average
£24,000 per year
See academic mentor jobs in South West EnglandADHD Learning Support Assistant in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in South West EnglandADHD Support Worker in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in South West EnglandThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in South West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in South West EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.