Salary guide · Chester
How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£20,425 per year
per year in Chester · NJC support staff scale
Trainee Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Trainee Teaching Assistant pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average trainee teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in Chester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for trainee teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live trainee teaching assistant openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Trainee Teaching Assistants in Chester 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Chester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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