Salary guide · Wales
How much does a general teaching assistant earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£20,210 per year
per year in Wales · NJC support staff scale
General Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. General Teaching Assistant pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average general teaching assistant pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average general teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Wales is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for general teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live general teaching assistant openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
General Teaching Assistants in Wales 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Wales it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live general teaching assistant vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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