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SEMH Teaching Assistant Salary in Wakefield

How much does a semh 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

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

Highest paying cities for semh teaching assistants near Wakefield

Compare average semh teaching assistant pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage semh 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 SEMH Teaching Assistant get paid in Wakefield?

Frequently asked questions about semh teaching assistant pay in Wakefield

How much does a semh teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a semh 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 semh teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire semh teaching assistants in Wakefield?

Live semh 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 semh teaching assistant in Wakefield increase their salary?

SEMH 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 semh 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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