Salary guide · Swansea
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Swansea?
Average base salary in Swansea
£20,210 per year
per year in Swansea · 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 Swansea is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Swansea and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon | £27,300 per year | 1 job |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | £26,000 per year | 1 job |
| Tamworth | £24,960 per year | 1 job |
| Swadlincote | £24,700 per year | 1 job |
| Swansea This location | £24,383 per year | 1 job |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Swansea is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Swansea tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Swansea on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Swansea 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 Swansea it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Swansea from schools, trusts and agencies.
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