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Reading Teaching Assistant Salary in Blackburn

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Blackburn?

Average base salary in Blackburn

£20,425 per year

per year in Blackburn · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Reading Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Reading Teaching Assistant pay in Blackburn is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for reading teaching assistants near Blackburn

Compare average reading teaching assistant pay in Blackburn and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage reading teaching assistant salaryJobs
Blackburn This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishopbriggs£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackpool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackwood£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blaenau Gwent£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Reading Teaching Assistant get paid in Blackburn?

Frequently asked questions about reading teaching assistant pay in Blackburn

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Blackburn?

The average salary for a reading teaching assistant in Blackburn 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 Blackburn a well-paid area for reading teaching assistants?

Blackburn tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for reading teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire reading teaching assistants in Blackburn?

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

How can a reading teaching assistant in Blackburn increase their salary?

Reading Teaching Assistants in Blackburn 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 reading teaching assistant pay in Blackburn and nationally?

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

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