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SEND Teaching Assistant Salary in Belfast

How much does a send teaching assistant earn in Belfast?

Average base salary in Belfast

£44,180 per year

per year in Belfast · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£35,720 per year£44,180 per year£54,520 per year

SEND Teaching Assistant pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. SEND Teaching Assistant pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for send teaching assistants near Belfast

Compare average send teaching assistant pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage send teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lisburn£44,650 per yearView jobs
Newtownabbey£44,650 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£44,650 per yearView jobs
Antrim£44,650 per yearView jobs
Newry£44,650 per yearView jobs
Belfast This location£44,180 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to SEND Teaching Assistant get paid in Belfast?

Frequently asked questions about send teaching assistant pay in Belfast

How much does a send teaching assistant earn in Belfast?

The average salary for a send teaching assistant in Belfast is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Belfast a well-paid area for send teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire send teaching assistants in Belfast?

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

How can a send teaching assistant in Belfast increase their salary?

SEND Teaching Assistants in Belfast typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between send teaching assistant pay in Belfast and nationally?

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Belfast it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.

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