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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Southampton

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

Average base salary in Southampton

£20,640 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Southampton

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Southampton

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

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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