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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Merseyside

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

Average base salary in Merseyside

£20,425 per year

per year in Merseyside · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Merseyside

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Merton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melksham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melrose£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Merseyside

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

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Merseyside is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Merseyside tends to sit around 5% 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 Merseyside?

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

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Merseyside 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 Merseyside and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merseyside it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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