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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in County Down

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in County Down?

Average base salary in County Down

£20,210 per year

per year in County Down · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near County Down

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Cornwall£20,425 per yearView jobs
County Down This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£20,210 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in County Down

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in County Down?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in County Down is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Down a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

County Down tends to sit around 6% 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 County Down?

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

How can a qualified teaching assistant in County Down increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in County Down 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 County Down and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In County Down it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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