Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Salary in Dorset

The average salary for a speech and language teaching assistant in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for speech and language teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live speech and language teaching assistant openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Speech and Language Teaching Assistants in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.