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Trainee Teaching Assistant salary in United Kingdom

How much does a trainee teaching assistant make in the United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£21,500 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,000 per year£21,500 per year£24,500 per year

Trainee Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility.

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How much does a trainee teaching assistant make in the United Kingdom?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in the United Kingdom is £21,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £19,000 per year to £24,500 per year depending on experience, phase and location.

Where can a trainee teaching assistant earn the most?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.

What pay scale applies to a trainee teaching assistant?

Trainee Teaching Assistant pay is set by NJC support staff scale.

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