Salary guide · County Down
How much does a teaching assistant earn in County Down?
Average base salary in County Down
£20,210 per year
per year in County Down · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)
Supports the class teacher with learning, small groups and 1:1. Paid on NJC support staff scales — usually term-time only. Teaching Assistant pay in County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| County Down This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| County Antrim | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| County Armagh | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| County Fermanagh | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| County Londonderry | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| County Tyrone | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in County Down
Average
£20,210 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in County DownADHD Learning Support Assistant in County Down
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in County DownADHD Support Worker in County Down
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in County DownThe average salary for a teaching assistant in County Down is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live teaching assistant openings in County Down rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Teaching Assistants in County Down typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), 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 County Down it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in County Down from schools, trusts and agencies.
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