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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Wakefield

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£20,425 per year

per year in Wakefield · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Wakefield

Compare average complex needs teaching assistant pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wales£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Teaching Assistant get paid in Wakefield?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Wakefield

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Wakefield 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 Wakefield a well-paid area for complex needs teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs teaching assistants in Wakefield?

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

How can a complex needs teaching assistant in Wakefield increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Wakefield 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 complex needs teaching assistant pay in Wakefield and nationally?

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

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