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Qualified Teaching Assistant Salary in Westminster

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Westminster?

Average base salary in Westminster

£25,370 per year

per year in Westminster · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,420 per year£25,370 per year£28,910 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 Westminster is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for qualified teaching assistants near Westminster

Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Westminster and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage qualified teaching assistant salaryJobs
Westminster This location£25,370 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Westbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£20,425 per yearView jobs
Weston-super-Mare£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£20,425 per yearView jobs
Weymouth£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about qualified teaching assistant pay in Westminster

How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Westminster?

The average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Westminster is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £28,910 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Westminster a well-paid area for qualified teaching assistants?

Westminster pays qualified teaching assistants around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire qualified teaching assistants in Westminster?

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

How can a qualified teaching assistant in Westminster increase their salary?

Qualified Teaching Assistants in Westminster typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between qualified teaching assistant pay in Westminster and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Westminster it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.

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