💰 Salary Analysis
Salary data based on 1,384 positions with reported compensation (6% of all Teaching Assistant listings).
Average salary: £22,116
🎯 In-Demand Skills
Most frequently requested skills in Teaching Assistant job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.
🌎 Salary & Jobs by City
Compare Teaching Assistant opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.
| City | Jobs ▼ | Median Salary | Salary Range | Companies | New (7d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5,776 | £21,907 | £18,967 – £26,000 | 15 | 907 |
| Manchester | 1,490 | £21,662 | £20,000 – £25,583 | 15 | 348 |
| Bristol | 563 | £21,450 | £19,400 – £26,403 | 15 | 96 |
| Birmingham | 509 | £22,000 | £19,694 – £22,000 | 15 | 57 |
| Crawley, West Sussex | 244 | £22,000 | £22,000 – £22,000 | 9 | 12 |
| Gateshead, Tyne and Wear | 242 | $22,000 | $19,608 – $24,778 | 15 | 49 |
| Liverpool | 225 | £27,528 | £27,528 – £27,528 | 15 | 60 |
| Newham, Greater London | 218 | $22,000 | $19,608 – $24,778 | 15 | 41 |
| Leeds | 216 | £20,000 | £19,000 – £20,561 | 15 | 45 |
| Croydon, Greater London | 215 | £20,000 | £20,000 – £20,000 | 15 | 35 |
| Wolverhampton, West Midlands | 191 | £21,428 | £21,428 – £31,537 | 15 | 29 |
| Horsham, West Sussex | 178 | £20,507 | £20,255 – £21,380 | 12 | 1 |
| East Grinstead, West Sussex | 164 | £20,333 | £20,022 – £23,368 | 8 | 4 |
| Cardiff | 164 | £29,025 | £27,507 – £30,543 | 15 | 22 |
| Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire | 156 | £22,442 | £22,166 – £22,719 | 15 | 24 |
| Sheffield | 155 | £28,000 | £28,000 – £36,916 | 15 | 31 |
| Barnet, Greater London | 151 | £22,000 | £19,717 – £22,000 | 15 | 27 |
| Brent, Greater London | 151 | £26,000 | £25,500 – £26,500 | 15 | 16 |
| Bolton, Greater Manchester | 145 | £19,079 | £18,349 – £23,304 | 15 | 36 |
| Warrington, Cheshire | 142 | £25,863 | £22,491 – £28,284 | 15 | 27 |
🏢 Top Employers
15 companies with the most Teaching Assistant openings globally.
🌐 Where Teaching Assistants Work
Teaching Assistant Job Market Overview (2026)
The Teaching Assistant job market is solidly active, with 23,440 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 17,667 new positions were posted (3,843 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.
Compensation Landscape
The median salary for Teaching Assistant positions is £22,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between £19,608 and £24,778. Top earners (90th percentile) command £27,528 or more. Note that 94% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Cardiff at £29,025 median, while Bolton, Greater Manchester offers £19,079.
Skills That Get You Hired
Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Teaching Assistant roles are , , , , , and . Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.
How to Apply
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