Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does a teaching assistant earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£20,640 per year
per year in West Midlands · 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £38,177 per year | 16 jobs |
| West Sussex | £26,023 per year | 5 jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £25,995 per year | 13 jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
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See adhd support worker jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for a teaching assistant in West Midlands is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands 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 16 live teaching assistant openings in West Midlands on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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