Salary guide · Lewisham
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Lewisham?
Average base salary in Lewisham
£25,370 per year
per year in Lewisham · 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 Lewisham is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Lewisham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisham This location | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Lerwick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Letchworth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Lewes | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Leyland | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Lichfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Limavady | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Lewisham
Average
£25,370 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in LewishamADHD Learning Support Assistant in Lewisham
Average
£25,370 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in LewishamThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Lewisham is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £28,910 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Lewisham pays qualified teaching assistants around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
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Qualified Teaching Assistants in Lewisham typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Lewisham it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.
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