Salary guide · Sunderland
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Sunderland?
Average base salary in Sunderland
£20,425 per year
per year in Sunderland · 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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Sunderland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Surrey | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stroud | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sudbury | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Suffolk | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sutton Coldfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Sunderland
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in SunderlandThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Sunderland is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Sunderland 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.
Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Sunderland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Sunderland 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 Sunderland it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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