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Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a social emotional and mental health teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for social emotional and mental health teaching assistants near Greater Manchester

Compare average social emotional and mental health teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage social emotional and mental health teaching assistant salaryJobs
Greater London£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistant get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about social emotional and mental health teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a social emotional and mental health teaching assistant earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a social emotional and mental health teaching assistant in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for social emotional and mental health teaching assistants?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for social emotional and mental health teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire social emotional and mental health teaching assistants in Greater Manchester?

Live social emotional and mental health teaching assistant openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a social emotional and mental health teaching assistant in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Social Emotional and Mental Health Teaching Assistants in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between social emotional and mental health teaching assistant pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

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