Salary guide · Ipswich
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Ipswich?
Average base salary in Ipswich
£20,425 per year
per year in Ipswich · 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 Ipswich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Ipswich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverclyde | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverurie | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Irvine | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Isle of Wight | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Isles of Scilly | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverness | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Ipswich is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Ipswich 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 Ipswich it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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