Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£20,425 per year
per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Merseyside
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Merseyside is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside 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.
There are currently 1 live qualified teaching assistant opening in Merseyside on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Merseyside from schools, trusts and agencies.
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