Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£21,285 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · 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 Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £24,725 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £21,285 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Greater Manchester
Average
£21,285 per year
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Average
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£21,285 per year
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Average
£21,285 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% 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 Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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