Salary guide · Somerset
How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Somerset?
Average base salary in Somerset
£20,425 per year
per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average sen teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sleaford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a sen teaching assistant in Somerset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Somerset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for sen teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 4 live sen teaching assistant openings in Somerset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
SEN Teaching Assistants in Somerset 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Somerset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live sen teaching assistant vacancies in Somerset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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