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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Lewisham

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

Average base salary in Lewisham

£25,370 per year

per year in Lewisham · NJC support staff scale

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£22,420 per year£25,370 per year£28,910 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 Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Lewisham

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lewisham This location£25,370 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leyland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lichfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Limavady£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Lewisham

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

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Lewisham is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £28,910 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Lewisham pays complex needs teaching assistants around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

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

Live complex needs teaching assistant openings in Lewisham 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 Lewisham increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between complex needs teaching assistant pay in Lewisham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.

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