Salary guide · Wales
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£20,210 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
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Prospero Teaching · Wales
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Aspire People Limited · Wales
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Learning Community Trust - Burton Borough School · Wales
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TeacherActive · Wales
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Education Staffing · Wales
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Teaching Personnel Ltd · Wales
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a 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 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 7 live teaching assistant openings in Wales on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Wales 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 Wales it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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