Salary guide · Wakefield
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?
Average base salary in Wakefield
£20,425 per year
per year in Wakefield · 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Wakefield
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in WakefieldThe average salary for a 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.
Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 3 live teaching assistant openings in Wakefield on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Wakefield 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 Wakefield it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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