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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Birkenhead

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Birkenhead?

Average base salary in Birkenhead

£20,425 per year

per year in Birkenhead · 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 Birkenhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Birkenhead

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

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Bexley£23,650 per yearView jobs
Birmingham£21,070 per yearView jobs
Birkenhead This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bicester£20,425 per yearView jobs
Billericay£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Birkenhead

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Birkenhead?

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

Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead?

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

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

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead and nationally?

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

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