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Teaching Assistant Salary in 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)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 per year

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.

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Middlesbrough£31,450 per year1 job
Durham£27,500 per year1 job
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£25,480 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The 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.

Is Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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.

How can a teaching assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

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.

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