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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Somerset

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

Average base salary in Somerset

£20,425 per year

per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Somerset

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Slough£22,360 per yearView jobs
South East England£21,930 per yearView jobs
Somerset This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sleaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Somerset

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

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Somerset 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 Somerset a well-paid area for complex needs teaching assistants?

Somerset 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 Somerset?

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

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Somerset 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 Somerset and nationally?

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

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