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Literacy Teaching Assistant Salary in Sunderland

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for literacy teaching assistants near Sunderland

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

CityAverage literacy 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 Literacy Teaching Assistant get paid in Sunderland?

Frequently asked questions about literacy teaching assistant pay in Sunderland

How much does a literacy teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?

The average salary for a literacy 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 literacy teaching assistants?

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

Live literacy 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 literacy teaching assistant in Sunderland increase their salary?

Literacy 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 literacy 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.

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