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Reading Teaching Assistant Salary in Southwark

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Southwark?

Average base salary in Southwark

£25,370 per year

per year in Southwark · NJC support staff scale

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

Highest paying cities for reading teaching assistants near Southwark

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

CityAverage reading teaching assistant salaryJobs
Southwark This location£25,370 per yearView jobs
St Albans£22,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs
Spalding£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about reading teaching assistant pay in Southwark

How much does a reading teaching assistant earn in Southwark?

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

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

Which schools and agencies hire reading teaching assistants in Southwark?

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

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

Reading Teaching Assistants in Southwark 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 Southwark and nationally?

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

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