Skip to main content

Salary guide · Sunderland

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Salary in Sunderland

How much does a level 3 teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£20,425 per year

per year in Sunderland · NJC support staff scale

See Level 3 Teaching Assistant jobs in Sunderland
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for level 3 teaching assistants near Sunderland

Compare average level 3 teaching assistant pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage level 3 teaching assistant salaryJobs
Sutton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey£22,360 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stroud£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Level 3 Teaching Assistant get paid in Sunderland?

Frequently asked questions about level 3 teaching assistant pay in Sunderland

How much does a level 3 teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?

The average salary for a level 3 teaching assistant in Sunderland 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 Sunderland a well-paid area for level 3 teaching assistants?

Sunderland 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.

Which schools and agencies hire level 3 teaching assistants in Sunderland?

Live level 3 teaching assistant openings in Sunderland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a level 3 teaching assistant in Sunderland increase their salary?

Level 3 Teaching Assistants in Sunderland 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 level 3 teaching assistant pay in Sunderland and nationally?

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant jobs in Sunderland

Live level 3 teaching assistant vacancies in Sunderland from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Level 3 Teaching Assistant jobs in Sunderland

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.