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General Teaching Assistant Salary in Staffordshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Staffordshire?

Average base salary in Staffordshire

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Staffordshire

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

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Staffordshire This location£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
Staines-upon-Thames£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stamford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stevenage£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Staffordshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Staffordshire?

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

Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?

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

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

General Teaching Assistants in Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire and nationally?

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

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