Salary guide · Pontefract
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Pontefract?
Average base salary in Pontefract
£20,425 per year
per year in Pontefract · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)
Supports the class teacher with learning, small groups and 1:1. Paid on NJC support staff scales — usually term-time only. Teaching Assistant pay in Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Pontefract and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Pontefract
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in PontefractThe average salary for a 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.
Pontefract tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Teaching Assistants in Pontefract typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), 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 Pontefract it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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