General Teaching Assistant Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% 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 Newcastle upon Tyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

General Teaching Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.