Teaching Assistant Salary in Tyne and Wear

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Tyne and Wear is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Tyne and Wear tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

There are currently 6 live teaching assistant openings in Tyne and Wear on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

Teaching Assistants in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.