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Medical Needs Assistant Salary in Durham

How much does a medical needs assistant earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£27,075 per year

per year in Durham · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Medical Needs Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical medical needs assistant pay across the UK. Medical Needs Assistant pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for medical needs assistants near Durham

Compare average medical needs assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage medical needs assistant salaryJobs
Ealing£31,350 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£27,075 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Medical Needs Assistant get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about medical needs assistant pay in Durham

How much does a medical needs assistant earn in Durham?

The average salary for a medical needs assistant in Durham is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for medical needs assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire medical needs assistants in Durham?

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

How can a medical needs assistant in Durham increase their salary?

Medical Needs Assistants in Durham typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 medical needs assistant pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Durham it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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