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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£23,650 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,650 per year£26,950 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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near Waltham Forest

Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
Wandsworth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£23,650 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Walsall£20,425 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wantage£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ware£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in Waltham Forest

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in Waltham Forest is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for trainee teaching assistants?

Waltham Forest pays trainee teaching assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire trainee teaching assistants in Waltham Forest?

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

How can a trainee teaching assistant in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.

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