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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in South East England

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£21,930 per year

per year in South East England · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,380 per year£21,930 per year£24,990 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near South East England

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

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
South East England This location£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs
Somerset£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in South East England

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in South East England?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in South East England is £21,930 per year, typically ranging from £19,380 per year to £24,990 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South East England pays trainee teaching assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire trainee teaching assistants in South East England?

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

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

Trainee Teaching Assistants in South East England typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South East England it's £21,930 per year — a premium of £430 per year versus the UK average.

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