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Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Salary in Durham

How much does a behaviour support teaching assistant earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£20,425 per year

per year in Durham · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for behaviour support teaching assistants near Durham

Compare average behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour support teaching assistant salaryJobs
Ealing£23,650 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Durham

How much does a behaviour support teaching assistant earn in Durham?

The average salary for a behaviour support teaching assistant in Durham 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 Durham a well-paid area for behaviour support teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support teaching assistants in Durham?

Live behaviour support teaching assistant openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a behaviour support teaching assistant in Durham increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in Durham 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 behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Durham and nationally?

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

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