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Reading Teaching Assistant Salary in Merseyside

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Merseyside?

Average base salary in Merseyside

£20,425 per year

per year in Merseyside · 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for reading teaching assistants near Merseyside

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

CityAverage reading teaching assistant salaryJobs
Merton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melksham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melrose£20,425 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about reading teaching assistant pay in Merseyside

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Merseyside?

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

Merseyside 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 Merseyside?

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

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

Reading Teaching Assistants in Merseyside 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 Merseyside and nationally?

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

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