Teaching Assistant
Illustrative calculators for Teaching Assistant within Schools, part of the Education sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Teaching Assistant role within Schools and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Teaching Assistant?
A Teaching Assistant (TA) supports teachers in classrooms, helping pupils with learning, behaviour and inclusion. They work in maintained schools and academies, often on term-time contracts.
Typical demands, progression and balance
TA roles offer direct impact on pupils and a route into teaching. Pay and conditions vary by school and contract. Many progress to HLTA or train as teachers.
Progression and pay
Common routes: TA → HLTA or teacher training. Use the calculators on this page to see how pay changes over time on school support staff scales.
Calculators for this role
Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as a Teaching Assistant, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.