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Literacy Teaching Assistant Salary in Manchester

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Manchester?

Average base salary in Manchester

£21,070 per year

per year in Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,620 per year£21,070 per year£24,010 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for literacy teaching assistants near Manchester

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

CityAverage literacy teaching assistant salaryJobs
Manchester This location£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Liverpool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stockport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bolton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Salford£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about literacy teaching assistant pay in Manchester

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Manchester?

The average salary for a literacy teaching assistant in Manchester is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Manchester a well-paid area for literacy teaching assistants?

Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester?

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

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

Literacy Teaching Assistants in Manchester 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 Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Manchester it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.

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