Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£20,425 per year
per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average sen teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire | £25,935 per year | 7 jobs |
| South East England | £25,870 per year | 1 job |
| South West England | £25,826 per year | 9 jobs |
| Southampton | £24,278 per year | 2 jobs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in South Shields
Average
£44,650 per year
See deputy designated safeguarding lead jobs in South ShieldsDeputy Head Pastoral in South Shields
Average
£59,375 per year
See deputy head pastoral jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a sen teaching assistant in South Shields is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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.
Live sen teaching assistant openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
SEN Teaching Assistants in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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