Teaching Assistant salary in the UK
The average Teaching Assistant salary in the UK is £21,000 per year (£1,553/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £10.77/hr).
≈ £1,301 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £8.62/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Teaching Assistant in the UK (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,553 / month after tax
Hourly: £10.77/hr • Daily: £81/day
Market median for an established Teaching Assistant in the UK (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,931 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £14.00/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Teaching Assistant specialists in the UK (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in the UK
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Teaching Assistant earning £21,000 takes home £1,553 net per month (or £358/week).
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Live Teaching Assistant jobs in the UK
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Teaching Assistants
£22,230Step Teachers • South Molton, Devon, EX36 3DJ
Teaching Assistant
£21,651Cedars Park Primary School • Stowupland, Stowmarket, IP14 5FP
Inclusion Teaching Assistant - TA2
£5Northwick Manor Primary School • Bevere, Worcester, WR3 7EA
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND & Specialist Support
£23,920Aspire People • Rusholme, Manchester, M13 0FH
ECT Primary Teacher - Daily Supply & Flexible Teaching
£33,800Aspire People • Rusholme, Manchester, M13 0FH
General Teaching Assistant - Primary School
£23,920Aspire People • Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2BS
Frequently asked questions about Teaching Assistant pay in the UK
How much does a Teaching Assistant earn in the UK in 2026/27?
The average Teaching Assistant salary in the UK is £21,000 per year (or £10.77 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Teaching Assistant roles start around £16,800 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £27,300 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in the UK after UK tax?
On a median Teaching Assistant salary of £21,000 in the UK, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,553 per month (approx. £358 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Teaching Assistant in the UK?
A mid-level Teaching Assistant in the UK earns an equivalent hourly rate of £10.77/hr (ranging from £8.62/hr for junior roles to £14.00/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £81 per day.
Is a Teaching Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in the UK?
With a net monthly income of £1,553 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,150 per month in the UK, housing takes approximately 74% of a Teaching Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £403 per month in disposable income.