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General Teaching Assistant Salary in Oldham

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Oldham?

Average base salary in Oldham

£20,425 per year

per year in Oldham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

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 Oldham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Oldham

Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Oldham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Oldham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Oakham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Oban£20,425 per yearView jobs
Okehampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Omagh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Orkney Islands£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ormskirk£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to General Teaching Assistant get paid in Oldham?

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Oldham

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Oldham?

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Oldham 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 Oldham a well-paid area for general teaching assistants?

Oldham 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.

Which schools and agencies hire general teaching assistants in Oldham?

Live general teaching assistant openings in Oldham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a general teaching assistant in Oldham increase their salary?

General Teaching Assistants in Oldham 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 general teaching assistant pay in Oldham and nationally?

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

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