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Trainee Teaching Assistant Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£20,640 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for trainee teaching assistants near West Midlands (county)

Compare average trainee teaching assistant pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage trainee teaching assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£20,425 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£20,425 per yearView jobs
Westbury£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Trainee Teaching Assistant get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about trainee teaching assistant pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a trainee teaching assistant earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a trainee teaching assistant in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for trainee teaching assistants?

West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county)?

Live trainee teaching assistant openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a trainee teaching assistant in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Trainee Teaching Assistants in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) and nationally?

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

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