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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in South Shields

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£20,425 per year

per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near South Shields

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in South Shields

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in South Shields?

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

South Shields 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 South Shields?

Live trainee teaching assistant openings in South Shields 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 Shields increase their salary?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in South Shields 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 South Shields and nationally?

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

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