What is the typical salary for a Teaching Assistant in the UK?

Based on 83 current UK Teaching Assistant vacancies, salaries typically range from £22,000 to £30,000 per year, with a median of £25,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Teaching Assistant jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Teaching Assistant staff are Warrington, Sunderland, Haringey, North London, Cardiff.

Teaching Assistant Jobs

Q: How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 3.7K live Teaching Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 3.7K live Teaching Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Teaching Assistants (TAs) support classroom teachers with whole-class, small-group or 1:1 work. Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status unlocks senior pay bands. Roles are usually term-time-only, with pay typically pro-rated to 39 weeks. SEN and EYFS specialisms are in particular demand.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Teaching Assistant salary in the UK

£22,000 – £30,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 83 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£25,000

Median pay

Per year

3.7K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Teaching Assistant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Teaching Assistants right now

Teaching Assistant in Warrington Teaching Assistant in Sunderland Teaching Assistant in Haringey Teaching Assistant in North London Teaching Assistant in Cardiff

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Aspire People

Leicestershire Permanent £120 - £140/day

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities. Location: Leicestershire. Working Hours: Monday to...

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

Leicester, Leicestershire Permanent £100 - £110/day

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester. Flexible Opportunities | Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Long-Term | Part-Time. Are you a...

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester Temporary £92 - £108/day

*Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Primary School*. *Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People*. Aspire People are seeking a...

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Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Aspire People

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £92 - £108/day

*Experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Primary School*. *Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People*. Aspire People are...

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SEND & SEMH Support Assistant

Aspire People

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £92 - £108/day

*SEND & SEMH Support Assistant - Primary School*. *Full-Time | Inclusive School Environment | Aspire People*. Aspire People are...

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £92 - £108/day

*SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School*. *Full-Time | Long-Term Role | Aspire People*. Aspire People are looking for a...

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £92 - £98/day

*SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School*. Aspire People are currently recruiting an experienced **SEND Teaching Assistant** to...

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Hlta)

Staffways Agency Ltd

M1, Manchester, Greater Manchester Contract £13.50 - £14/hour

Staffways Agency is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HTLAs) to work with a range of partner schools across the North...

9 days ago View Apply →