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SEND Teaching Assistant Salary in Merton

How much does a send teaching assistant earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£51,700 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£41,800 per year£51,700 per year£63,800 per year

SEND Teaching Assistant pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. SEND Teaching Assistant pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for send teaching assistants near Merton

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

CityAverage send teaching assistant salaryJobs
Merton This location£51,700 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£44,650 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£44,650 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£44,650 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£44,650 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£44,650 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£44,650 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about send teaching assistant pay in Merton

How much does a send teaching assistant earn in Merton?

The average salary for a send teaching assistant in Merton is £51,700 per year, typically ranging from £41,800 per year to £63,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Merton pays send teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range.

Which schools and agencies hire send teaching assistants in Merton?

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

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

SEND Teaching Assistants in Merton typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Merton it's £51,700 per year — a premium of £4,700 per year versus the UK average.

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