Salary guide · Manchester
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£21,070 per year
per year in 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester This location | £21,070 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Liverpool | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stockport | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Bolton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Salford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in ManchesterADHD Learning Support Assistant in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Manchester is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,010 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in 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 Manchester it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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