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Autism Teaching Assistant Salary in Wigan

How much does an autism teaching assistant earn in Wigan?

Average base salary in Wigan

£20,425 per year

per year in Wigan · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Autism Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Autism Teaching Assistant pay in Wigan is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for autism teaching assistants near Wigan

Compare average autism teaching assistant pay in Wigan and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage autism teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wigan This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Whitstable£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Widnes£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wigton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wilmslow£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wiltshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Autism Teaching Assistant get paid in Wigan?

Frequently asked questions about autism teaching assistant pay in Wigan

How much does an autism teaching assistant earn in Wigan?

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

Is Wigan a well-paid area for autism teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire autism teaching assistants in Wigan?

Live autism teaching assistant openings in Wigan rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an autism teaching assistant in Wigan increase their salary?

Autism Teaching Assistants in Wigan typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between autism teaching assistant pay in Wigan and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Wigan it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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