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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£20,640 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 per year

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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Durham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Qualified Teaching Assistant get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for qualified teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Newcastle upon Tyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a qualified teaching assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

What's the difference between qualified teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Newcastle upon Tyne it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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