Salary guide · Bedford
How much does a level 3 teaching assistant earn in Bedford?
Average base salary in Bedford
£20,425 per year
per year in Bedford · NJC support staff scale
Level 3 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Level 3 Teaching Assistant pay in Bedford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average level 3 teaching assistant pay in Bedford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average level 3 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Beaconsfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bearsden | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Beaumaris | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bedfordshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bellshill | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Belfast | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a level 3 teaching assistant in Bedford is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for level 3 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Level 3 Teaching Assistants in Bedford 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 Bedford it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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