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Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Salary in Portsmouth

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

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£20,640 per year

per year in Portsmouth · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support teaching assistants near Portsmouth

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

CityAverage behaviour support teaching assistant salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portree£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portrush£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£20,425 per yearView jobs
Powys£20,425 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Portsmouth

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

The average salary for a behaviour support teaching assistant in Portsmouth is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for behaviour support teaching assistants?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth?

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

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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