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Salary guide · North East England

Teaching Assistant Salary in North East England

How much does a teaching assistant earn in North East England?

Average base salary in North East England

£20,640 per year

per year in North East England · 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 North East England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in North East England

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near North East England

Compare average teaching assistant pay in North East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
North East England This location£29,250 per year1 job
North Yorkshire£28,383 per year6 jobs
Norfolk£27,300 per year5 jobs
North West England£24,180 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in North East England?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in North East England

How much does a teaching assistant earn in North East England?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in North East England 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 North East England a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

North East England 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 North East England?

There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in North East England 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 North East England increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in North East England 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 North East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In North East England it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant jobs in North East England

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