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Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Salary in Pontefract

How much does a behaviour support teaching assistant earn in Pontefract?

Average base salary in Pontefract

£20,425 per year

per year in Pontefract · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for behaviour support teaching assistants near Pontefract

Compare average behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Pontefract and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour support teaching assistant salaryJobs
Pontefract This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pickering£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Plymouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£20,425 per yearView jobs
Poole£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant get paid in Pontefract?

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Pontefract

How much does a behaviour support teaching assistant earn in Pontefract?

The average salary for a behaviour support teaching assistant in Pontefract 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 Pontefract a well-paid area for behaviour support teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support teaching assistants in Pontefract?

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

How can a behaviour support teaching assistant in Pontefract increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in Pontefract 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 behaviour support teaching assistant pay in Pontefract and nationally?

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

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