Salary guide · Portsmouth
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Portsmouth?
Average base salary in Portsmouth
£20,640 per year
per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Porthmadog | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Portree | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Portrush | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Portstewart | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Powys | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Prestatyn | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in PortsmouthADHD Learning Support Assistant in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in PortsmouthThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Portsmouth is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portsmouth 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.
Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Portsmouth from schools, trusts and agencies.
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