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Autism Teaching Assistant Salary in United Kingdom

How much does an autism teaching assistant earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£20,425 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Autism Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Autism Teaching Assistant pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for autism teaching assistants near United Kingdom

Compare average autism teaching assistant pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage autism teaching assistant salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Autism Teaching Assistant get paid in United Kingdom?

Frequently asked questions about autism teaching assistant pay in United Kingdom

How much does an autism teaching assistant earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for an autism teaching assistant in United Kingdom is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for autism teaching assistants?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for autism teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire autism teaching assistants in United Kingdom?

Live autism teaching assistant openings in United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an autism teaching assistant in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Autism Teaching Assistants in United Kingdom typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between autism teaching assistant pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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