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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Berkshire

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Berkshire?

Average base salary in Berkshire

£22,360 per year

per year in Berkshire · NJC support staff scale

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£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£25,480 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 Berkshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Berkshire

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

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Bexley£23,650 per yearView jobs
Berkshire This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Bedfordshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bellshill£20,425 per yearView jobs
Berwick-upon-Tweed£20,425 per yearView jobs
Beverley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Belfast£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Berkshire

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Berkshire?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Berkshire is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Berkshire a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

Berkshire pays qualified teaching assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in Berkshire?

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

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

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Berkshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between qualified teaching assistant pay in Berkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Berkshire it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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