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Literacy Teaching Assistant Salary in Shaftesbury

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Shaftesbury?

Average base salary in Shaftesbury

£20,425 per year

per year in Shaftesbury · 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 Shaftesbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for literacy teaching assistants near Shaftesbury

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

CityAverage literacy teaching assistant salaryJobs
Shaftesbury This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Selkirk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sevenoaks£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sherborne£20,425 per yearView jobs
Shetland Islands£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about literacy teaching assistant pay in Shaftesbury

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Shaftesbury?

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

Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury?

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

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

Literacy Teaching Assistants in Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury and nationally?

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

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