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Literacy Teaching Assistant Salary in Durham

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£20,425 per year

per year in Durham · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Literacy Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Literacy Teaching Assistant pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for literacy teaching assistants near Durham

Compare average literacy teaching assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage literacy teaching assistant salaryJobs
Ealing£23,650 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Literacy Teaching Assistant get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about literacy teaching assistant pay in Durham

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Durham?

The average salary for a literacy teaching assistant in Durham 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 Durham a well-paid area for literacy teaching assistants?

Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for literacy teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire literacy teaching assistants in Durham?

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

How can a literacy teaching assistant in Durham increase their salary?

Literacy Teaching Assistants in Durham 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 literacy teaching assistant pay in Durham and nationally?

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

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