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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in East Midlands

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in East Midlands?

Average base salary in East Midlands

£20,640 per year

per year in East Midlands · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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. Trainee Teaching Assistant pay in East Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near East Midlands

Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in East Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
East of England£21,930 per yearView jobs
East Midlands This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£20,425 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Trainee Teaching Assistant get paid in East Midlands?

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in East Midlands

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in East Midlands?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in East Midlands is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Midlands a well-paid area for trainee teaching assistants?

East Midlands tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for trainee teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire trainee teaching assistants in East Midlands?

Live trainee teaching assistant openings in East Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a trainee teaching assistant in East Midlands increase their salary?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in East Midlands 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.

What's the difference between trainee teaching assistant pay in East Midlands and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In East Midlands it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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