Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£26,235 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC SCP 12–17
Experienced TA who can cover classes and plan learning. Paid on higher NJC scales. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Cardiff is £26,235 per year, typically ranging from £22,770 per year to £29,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for higher level teaching assistant (hlta)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live higher level teaching assistant (hlta) openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 12–17, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £26,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £26,235 per year — a discount of £265 per year versus the UK average.
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