Skip to main content

Salary guide · Northern Ireland

SEMH Teaching Assistant Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a semh teaching assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

See SEMH Teaching Assistant jobs in Northern Ireland
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

SEMH Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. SEMH Teaching Assistant pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for semh teaching assistants near Northern Ireland

Compare average semh teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage semh teaching assistant salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to SEMH Teaching Assistant get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about semh teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a semh teaching assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a semh teaching assistant in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for semh teaching assistants?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for semh teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire semh teaching assistants in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a semh teaching assistant in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

SEMH Teaching Assistants in Northern Ireland 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 semh teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

SEMH Teaching Assistant jobs in Northern Ireland

Live semh teaching assistant vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse SEMH Teaching Assistant jobs in Northern Ireland

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.