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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in St Andrews

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in St Andrews?

Average base salary in St Andrews

£20,425 per year

per year in St Andrews · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 St Andrews is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near St Andrews

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in St Andrews and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
St Albans£22,360 per yearView jobs
St Andrews This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Spalding£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Austell£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Davids£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in St Andrews

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in St Andrews?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in St Andrews is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is St Andrews a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

St Andrews 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.

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in St Andrews?

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

How can a qualified teaching assistant in St Andrews increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in St Andrews 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 St Andrews and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In St Andrews it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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