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Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a speech and language teaching assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Speech and Language Teaching Assistant pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for speech and language teaching assistants near Northern Ireland

Compare average speech and language teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage speech and language teaching assistant salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Speech and Language Teaching Assistant get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about speech and language teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a speech and language teaching assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a speech and language teaching assistant in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for speech and language teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire speech and language teaching assistants in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a speech and language teaching assistant in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Speech and Language Teaching Assistants in Northern Ireland 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 speech and language teaching assistant pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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