Salary guide · East Sussex
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in East Sussex?
Average base salary in East Sussex
£20,425 per year
per year in East Sussex · 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 East Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in East Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| Edinburgh | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| East Sussex This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Eastbourne | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ebbw Vale | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in East Sussex
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in East SussexThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in East Sussex is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Sussex 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 East Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in East Sussex 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 East Sussex it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in East Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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