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General Teaching Assistant Salary in Whitehaven

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Whitehaven?

Average base salary in Whitehaven

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near Whitehaven

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

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
Whitehaven This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£20,425 per yearView jobs
Weymouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Whitby£20,425 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Widnes£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in Whitehaven

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Whitehaven?

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

Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven?

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

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

General Teaching Assistants in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and nationally?

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

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