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Reading Teaching Assistant Salary in Greater London

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£24,725 per year

per year in Greater London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,850 per year£24,725 per year£28,175 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for reading teaching assistants near Greater London

Compare average reading teaching assistant pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage reading teaching assistant salaryJobs
Greater London This location£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£21,285 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about reading teaching assistant pay in Greater London

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a reading teaching assistant in Greater London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for reading teaching assistants?

Greater London pays reading teaching assistants around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire reading teaching assistants in Greater London?

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

How can a reading teaching assistant in Greater London increase their salary?

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

What's the difference between reading teaching assistant pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.

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