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Phonics Teaching Assistant Salary in Sunderland

How much does a phonics 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

Phonics Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Phonics Teaching Assistant pay in Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for phonics teaching assistants near Sunderland

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

CityAverage phonics 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 Phonics Teaching Assistant get paid in Sunderland?

Frequently asked questions about phonics teaching assistant pay in Sunderland

How much does a phonics teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?

The average salary for a phonics 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 phonics teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire phonics teaching assistants in Sunderland?

Live phonics 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 phonics teaching assistant in Sunderland increase their salary?

Phonics 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 phonics 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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