Salary guide · Durham
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£20,425 per year
per year in Durham · NJC support staff scale
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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Durham is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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.
Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Durham 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Durham it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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