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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in Southampton

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£20,640 per year

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

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near Southampton

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

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in Southampton

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Southampton?

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

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

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

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

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