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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does a level 3 teaching assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£23,650 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,650 per year£26,950 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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for level 3 teaching assistants near Waltham Forest

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

CityAverage level 3 teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wandsworth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£23,650 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Walsall£20,425 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wantage£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ware£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about level 3 teaching assistant pay in Waltham Forest

How much does a level 3 teaching assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for a level 3 teaching assistant in Waltham Forest is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for level 3 teaching assistants?

Waltham Forest pays level 3 teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire level 3 teaching assistants in Waltham Forest?

Live level 3 teaching assistant openings in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Level 3 Teaching Assistants in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between level 3 teaching assistant pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.

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