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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Birmingham

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£21,070 per year

per year in Birmingham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,620 per year£21,070 per year£24,010 per year

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Teaching Assistant pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Birmingham

Compare average complex needs teaching assistant pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Birmingham This location£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Nottingham£20,640 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Coventry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Walsall£20,425 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Teaching Assistant get paid in Birmingham?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Birmingham

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Birmingham is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for complex needs teaching assistants?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for complex needs teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs teaching assistants in Birmingham?

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

How can a complex needs teaching assistant in Birmingham increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Birmingham 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 complex needs teaching assistant pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.

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