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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Barnstaple

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Barnstaple?

Average base salary in Barnstaple

£20,425 per year

per year in Barnstaple · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

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

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Barnstaple

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Barnstaple and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnet£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Basildon£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Qualified Teaching Assistant get paid in Barnstaple?

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Barnstaple

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Barnstaple?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in Barnstaple?

Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Barnstaple rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a qualified teaching assistant in Barnstaple increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Barnstaple 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 qualified teaching assistant pay in Barnstaple and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Barnstaple it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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