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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in St Helens

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near St Helens

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
St Helens This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Austell£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Davids£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Ives£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Neots£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stafford£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in St Helens

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in St Helens?

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

St Helens 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 St Helens?

Live complex needs teaching assistant openings in St Helens 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 St Helens increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in St Helens 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 St Helens and nationally?

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

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