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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) salary in United Kingdom

How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) make in the United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£26,500 per year

per year in United Kingdom · NJC SCP 12–17

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£23,000 per year£26,500 per year£30,000 per year

Experienced TA who can cover classes and plan learning. Paid on higher NJC scales.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job openings in United Kingdom

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reed · South East England

£24,700–£29,900

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reed · Surrey

£24,700–£29,900

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

OneSchool Global · Marlborough

£22,000–£26,000

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Campus Admin Officer - Ashbrook · Coventry

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching · London

£32,752–£33,627

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reed · United Kingdom

Highest paying schools for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in United Kingdom

Dorset Council

1 open role

£35,453 per year

Castle Employment

1 open role

£35,360 per year

Campus Admin Officer - Ashbrook

1 open role

£34,513 per year

Jobsined Ltd

1 open role

£32,500 per year

Schools Mutual Services

2 open roles

£31,265 per year

Teaching Personnel

1 open role

£31,200 per year

Highest paying agencies for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in United Kingdom

Marchant Recruitment

1 open role

£47,379 per year

Remedy Recruitment

2 open roles

£35,100 per year

Prospero Teaching

2 open roles

£33,190 per year

Morgan Hunt Recruitment

1 open role

£31,200 per year

Connex Education Partnership Limited

1 open role

£31,200 per year

Tradewind Recruitment

1 open role

£29,900 per year

Highest paying cities for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s near United Kingdom

Where higher level teaching assistant (hlta)s earn the most across the UK.

Clapham Junction

1 open role

£47,379 per year

Weymouth

1 open role

£35,453 per year

Scarborough

1 open role

£35,360 per year

Stratford

1 open role

£35,100 per year

Coventry

1 open role

£34,513 per year

Farringdon

1 open role

£33,190 per year

Waltham Forest

1 open role

£32,500 per year

Bromley

1 open role

£32,500 per year

United Kingdom

2 open roles

£32,130 per year

How much do similar professions to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) get paid in United Kingdom?

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Average

£21,500 per year

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Academic Mentor

Average

£25,000 per year

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ADHD Learning Support Assistant

Average

£21,500 per year

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ADHD Support Worker

Average

£21,500 per year

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ADHD Teaching Assistant

Average

£21,500 per year

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Alternative Provision Mentor

Average

£25,000 per year

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) make in the United Kingdom?

The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in the United Kingdom is £26,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £23,000 per year to £30,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.

Where can a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn the most?

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.

What pay scale applies to a higher level teaching assistant (hlta)?

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) pay is set by NJC SCP 12–17.

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