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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in Wakefield

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near Wakefield

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

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wales£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in Wakefield

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

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

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

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

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