Salary guide · South Shields
How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£27,075 per year
per year in South Shields · School or trust-set scale
Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical occupational therapy assistant pay across the UK. Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average occupational therapy assistant pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average occupational therapy assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £29,070 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in South Shields
Average
£27,075 per year
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Average
£47,500 per year
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Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for an occupational therapy assistant in South Shields is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for occupational therapy assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live occupational therapy assistant openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Occupational Therapy Assistants in South Shields 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South Shields it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live occupational therapy assistant vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
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