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SEN Teaching Assistant Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

SEN Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. SEN Teaching Assistant pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

SEN Teaching Assistant job openings in Greater Manchester

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Highest paying cities for sen teaching assistants near Greater Manchester

Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage sen teaching assistant salaryJobs
Greenwich£28,600 per year2 jobs
Greater Manchester This location£27,120 per year7 jobs
Grays£26,939 per year2 jobs
Great Yarmouth£26,342 per year2 jobs
Grimsby£26,000 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to SEN Teaching Assistant get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about sen teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a sen teaching assistant in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for sen teaching assistants?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for sen teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire sen teaching assistants in Greater Manchester?

There are currently 7 live sen teaching assistant openings in Greater Manchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a sen teaching assistant in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

SEN Teaching Assistants in Greater Manchester 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 sen teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

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