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Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Salary in Essex

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

Average base salary in Essex

£20,425 per year

per year in Essex · 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 Essex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support teaching assistants near Essex

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

CityAverage behaviour support teaching assistant salaryJobs
Essex This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
England£20,425 per yearView jobs
Enniskillen£20,425 per yearView jobs
Epsom£20,425 per yearView jobs
Evesham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Exeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Exmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Essex

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

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

Essex 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 Essex?

Live behaviour support teaching assistant openings in Essex 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 Essex increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in Essex 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 Essex and nationally?

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

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