Salary guide · Walsall
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Walsall?
Average base salary in Walsall
£20,425 per year
per year in Walsall · 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 Walsall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Walsall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall This location | £29,770 per year | 2 jobs |
| Waltham Forest | £27,905 per year | 4 jobs |
| Wandsworth | £26,307 per year | 3 jobs |
| Wales | £25,601 per year | 7 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Walsall is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Walsall 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 2 live teaching assistant openings in Walsall on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Walsall 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 Walsall it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Walsall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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