Salary guide · Burnley
How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Burnley?
Average base salary in Burnley
£20,425 per year
per year in Burnley · NJC support staff scale
General Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. General Teaching Assistant pay in Burnley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Burnley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average general teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Burnley This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Buckingham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Builth Wells | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Burton upon Trent | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bury | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bury St Edmunds | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Burnley is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Burnley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for general teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live general teaching assistant openings in Burnley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
General Teaching Assistants in Burnley 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Burnley it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live general teaching assistant vacancies in Burnley from schools, trusts and agencies.
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