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Teaching Assistant Salary in 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)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 per year

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.

Teaching Assistant job openings in West Midlands

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near West Midlands

Compare average teaching assistant pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£38,177 per year16 jobs
West Sussex£26,023 per year5 jobs
West Yorkshire£25,995 per year13 jobs

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in West Midlands?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in West Midlands

How much does a teaching assistant earn in West Midlands?

The 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.

Is West Midlands a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in West Midlands?

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.

How can a teaching assistant in West Midlands increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in West Midlands and nationally?

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.

Teaching Assistant jobs in West Midlands

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