Salary guide · South Yorkshire
How much does a teaching assistant earn in South Yorkshire?
Average base salary in South Yorkshire
£20,640 per year
per year in South Yorkshire · 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 Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | £27,528 per year | 4 jobs |
| Southport | £27,300 per year | 2 jobs |
| South West England | £26,266 per year | 12 jobs |
| South Yorkshire This location | £24,464 per year | 7 jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in South Yorkshire
Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£24,000 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in South YorkshireThe average salary for a teaching assistant in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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 7 live teaching assistant openings in South Yorkshire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in South Yorkshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in South YorkshireLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.