Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a teaching assistant earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£20,425 per year
per year in United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
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See adhd support worker jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a teaching assistant in United Kingdom is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 48 live teaching assistant openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.