Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£20,640 per year
per year in West Midlands · 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in West Midlands
Average
£20,640 per year
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£20,640 per year
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£20,640 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in West Midlands is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands 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.
There are currently 2 live qualified teaching assistant openings in West Midlands on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Qualified Teaching Assistant jobs in West MidlandsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.