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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near United Kingdom

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

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in United Kingdom

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in United Kingdom?

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

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Live complex needs teaching assistant openings in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

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

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