Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£20,210 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in Northern IrelandAcademic Mentor in Northern Ireland
Average
£23,500 per year
See academic mentor jobs in Northern IrelandADHD Learning Support Assistant in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in Northern IrelandADHD Support Worker in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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