Salary guide · Merton
How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£23,650 per year
per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale
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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average sen teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £27,950 per year | 1 job |
| Middlesbrough | £27,300 per year | 1 job |
| Merseyside | £25,674 per year | 2 jobs |
The average salary for a sen teaching assistant in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays sen teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.
There are currently 1 live sen teaching assistant opening in Merton on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
SEN Teaching Assistants in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live sen teaching assistant vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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