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Behaviour Teaching Assistant Salary in Belfast

How much does a behaviour teaching assistant earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£20,210 per year

per year in Belfast · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Behaviour Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Behaviour Teaching Assistant pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour teaching assistants near Belfast

Compare average behaviour teaching assistant pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lisburn£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Antrim£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour teaching assistant pay in Belfast

How much does a behaviour teaching assistant earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a behaviour teaching assistant in Belfast is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for behaviour teaching assistants?

Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for behaviour teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour teaching assistants in Belfast?

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

How can a behaviour teaching assistant in Belfast increase their salary?

Behaviour Teaching Assistants in Belfast 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 teaching assistant pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Belfast it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant jobs in Belfast

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