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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in Lerwick

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Lerwick?

Average base salary in Lerwick

£20,425 per year

per year in Lerwick · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Lerwick is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near Lerwick

Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in Lerwick and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lewisham£25,370 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in Lerwick

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Lerwick?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in Lerwick is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Lerwick a well-paid area for trainee teaching assistants?

Lerwick 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.

Which schools and agencies hire trainee teaching assistants in Lerwick?

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

How can a trainee teaching assistant in Lerwick increase their salary?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Lerwick 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 Lerwick and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Lerwick it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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