Salary guide · York
How much does a teaching assistant earn in York?
Average base salary in York
£20,640 per year
per year in York · 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 York is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in York and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| York This location | £28,265 per year | 2 jobs |
| Yeovil | £27,699 per year | 2 jobs |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £25,247 per year | 3 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in York is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
York 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 2 live teaching assistant openings in York on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in York 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 York it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in York from schools, trusts and agencies.
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