Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£20,640 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £28,943 per year | 5 jobs |
| Southampton This location | £27,528 per year | 4 jobs |
| Southport | £27,300 per year | 2 jobs |
| South West England | £26,266 per year | 12 jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £24,464 per year | 7 jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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 4 live teaching assistant openings in Southampton on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in SouthamptonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.