Salary guide · England
How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£20,425 per year
per year in England · 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 England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in England is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England 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 England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Trainee Teaching Assistants in England 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 England it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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