Do teaching assistants have a pay scale?

The starting salary for Level 1 Teaching Assistants is usually £17,364 in line with the local government pay scale. Level 2 Teaching Assistants can expect to earn between £18,000 to £20,000. Level 3 Teaching Assistants can earn up to £25,000 if they have additional specialisms or SEN responsibilities.

What is a teaching assistant pay scale?

According to Unison, the average annual salary for a TA is £12,081. Term-time working can mean TAs are paid on the basis of a 38- or 39-hour working year plus four or five weeks’ holiday. However, there are plenty of variations on this and a term time year can mean anything from 43 to 49.5 weeks, including paid leave.

What is a Grade 4 salary UK?

Salary scales 2020 to 2021

How much do Level 3 teaching assistants earn?

Starting salaries for full-time, permanent TAs (level 1) are typically around £17,364. With increased responsibility (level 2), you can expect to earn £18,000 to £20,000. Experienced TAs (level 3) and those with additional specialisms or SEN responsibilities can earn £25,000.

Is being a teaching assistant worth it?

Teaching assistants play a vital role in schools all over the country. Not only is a rewarding and flexible role, it is also a great way to experience life in the classroom before deciding to train to be a teacher.

How many hours a week does a TA work?

Full-time TAs are expected to work an average of 20 hours per week. Half-time TAs are expected to work an average of 10 hours per week. Office hours are included in this time, as is class time if the TA is expected to attend class. TAs may occasionally be asked to work more than the average number of hours per week.

What is a level 4 teaching assistant?

This level 4 qualification will enable you to take the step up to a higher-level teaching assistant. As a higher-level teaching assistant, you will have the skills to teach classes on your own and cover planned absences.

Is it legal to teach a class TA?

Assistants are allowed to supervise classes if they have the right level of qualifications. But the NUT says they should not actively teach and, if they do so routinely, then schools could be breaking the law.

Is it hard to get a TA job?

The role of a teaching assistant (TA) in a well-run school is so popular that getting such a job can be difficult. However, the effort is well worthwhile. There are many things you can do to increase your chances of securing the position, from getting your job search right to gaining new qualifications.