Salary guide · Newcastle upon Tyne
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne
£20,640 per year
per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | £31,450 per year | 1 job |
| Durham | £27,500 per year | 1 job |
| Newcastle upon Tyne This location | £25,480 per year | 1 job |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£24,000 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Newcastle upon TyneThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle upon Tyne tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Newcastle upon Tyne on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in Newcastle upon TyneLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.