Skip to main content

Salary guide · Waltham Forest

Occupational Therapy Assistant Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£31,350 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · School or trust-set scale

See Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Waltham Forest
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£31,350 per year£39,600 per year

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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for occupational therapy assistants near Waltham Forest

Compare average occupational therapy assistant pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage occupational therapy assistant salaryJobs
Wandsworth£33,630 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£31,350 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£27,075 per yearView jobs
Walsall£27,075 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£27,075 per yearView jobs
Wantage£27,075 per yearView jobs
Ware£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Occupational Therapy Assistant get paid in Waltham Forest?

Frequently asked questions about occupational therapy assistant pay in Waltham Forest

How much does an occupational therapy assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for an occupational therapy assistant in Waltham Forest is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for occupational therapy assistants?

Waltham Forest pays occupational therapy assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire occupational therapy assistants in Waltham Forest?

Live occupational therapy assistant openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an occupational therapy assistant in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Occupational Therapy Assistants in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between occupational therapy assistant pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Waltham Forest

Live occupational therapy assistant vacancies in Waltham Forest from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Waltham Forest

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.