Teaching Assistant
Career Progression
with Connex Academy
There are different routes for teaching assistant career progression, and Connex Academy can help you figure out which route is right for you. Working as a TA can be a rewarding and enriching experience, as it allows you to gain teaching experience and build your resume. It can also be a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in your field, and may serve as a stepping stone to further your career in education.
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Teaching Assistant: Level 1
- ≈ £15,000*
- Maths & English GCSE
A level one teaching assistant will:
- Assist the teacher with lesson preparation
- Provide support to the teacher in managing the classroom
- Help students understand course concepts and improve their skills.
*Average UK expected salary
To progress
to level 2
Complete a level 2 course e.g. TQUK Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2
Teaching Assistant:
Level 2
- ≈ £17,842*
- Maths & English GCSE
A level two teaching assistant will:
Complete level 1 tasks
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students, helping to answer questions and resolve issues
- Participate in the planning and organisation of the lesson
*Average UK expected salary
To progress
to level 3
Complete a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Teaching Assistant: Level 3
- ≈£18,000 - £20,000*
- Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
A level three teaching assistant will:
- Complete level 1 and 2 tasks
- Assist students on a one-to-one basis
- Provide feedback to pupils on their progress
- Plan and assess
*Average UK expected salary
To progress
to level 4
Complete a Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistant: Level 4
- ≈ £25,000*
- Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants
A level two teaching assistant will:
Complete level 2 & 3 tasks
- Assist in planning lessons and preparing teaching materials
- Teach classes and cover unplaned absences
- Assess, record and report on individual student progress
- Supervise other TA’s and support staff
*Average UK expected salary
Further Career
Progression
Being a Teaching Assistant is an excellent springboard towards other roles within the education sector. Many teaching assistants are eager to become a teacher. However, there are numerous opportunities in the sector that extend beyond classroom work.
Beyond teaching assistant career progression, you could train to work as a private tutor, an assessor, in educational research and as an examinations officer. With a proactive approach to career progression, there is a vast array of opportunities.
Tutoring
- £25-35 per hour*
- Earn additional income
- Set your own hours
- Work online
- Earn accredited tutor status
*Estimated salary, rates vary
SEN Teaching Assistant
- ≈ £29,000*
- Adapt teaching support according to student’s needs
- Look after children’s physical, social and emotional welfare
- Keep records and attend review meetings
- Work with professionals such as speech and language therapists
Use our CPD courses to develop your SEN skillset.
*Average UK expected salary
Level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Variable
- Level 2, A-C, or 4-9 GCSE equivalent in English and Maths
- Work online
- Opportunities to teach abroad
- Qualification which never expires
- Potential to earn a higher salary
Still not sure?
For more information on progressing as a teaching assistant, please don’t hesitate to contact us today
