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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£20,640 per year

per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near Portsmouth

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

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portree£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portrush£20,425 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£20,425 per yearView jobs
Powys£20,425 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in Portsmouth

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth a well-paid area for trainee teaching assistants?

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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

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

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

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

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