Salary guide · Watford
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Watford?
Average base salary in Watford
£22,360 per year
per year in Watford · 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 Watford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Watford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | £28,600 per year | 2 jobs |
| Watford This location | £25,675 per year | 2 jobs |
| Wellingborough | £25,246 per year | 2 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Watford is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Watford pays teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time).
There are currently 2 live teaching assistant openings in Watford on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Watford typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Watford it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Watford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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