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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£20,425 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Tyne and Wear

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

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Truro£20,425 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Qualified Teaching Assistant get paid in Tyne and Wear?

Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

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

How can a qualified teaching assistant in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear and nationally?

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

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