Salary guide · Tyne and Wear
How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Tyne and Wear?
Average base salary in Tyne and Wear
£20,425 per year
per year in Tyne and Wear · 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average general teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tyne and Wear This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Trowbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Truro | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Tunbridge Wells | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Tyne and Wear
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Tyne and WearThe average salary for a general teaching assistant in Tyne and Wear is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
General Teaching Assistants in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live general teaching assistant vacancies in Tyne and Wear from schools, trusts and agencies.
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