Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a play therapist earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£26,790 per year
per year in Newcastle · School or trust-set scale
Play Therapist salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical play therapist pay across the UK. Play Therapist pay in Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average play therapist pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play therapist salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £27,360 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £26,790 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in Newcastle
Average
£26,790 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in NewcastleAccess Arrangements Coordinator in Newcastle
Average
£47,000 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in NewcastleThe average salary for a play therapist in Newcastle is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for play therapists. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play therapist openings in Newcastle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Therapists in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live play therapist vacancies in Newcastle from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Play Therapist jobs in NewcastleLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.