Salary guide · Wigan
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Wigan?
Average base salary in Wigan
£20,425 per year
per year in Wigan · NJC support staff scale
Level 1 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Level 1 Teaching Assistant pay in Wigan is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Wigan and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a level 1 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.
Wigan tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for level 1 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Level 1 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.
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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