Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£20,425 per year
per year in West Sussex · 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 Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in West Sussex
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in West SussexThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in West Sussex is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex 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.
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Qualified Teaching Assistants in West Sussex 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 Sussex it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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