Salary guide · London
How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£24,725 per year
per year in London · NJC support staff scale
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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average complex needs teaching assistant pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average complex needs teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £24,725 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £22,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays complex needs teaching assistants around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
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Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.
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