Salary guide · Durham
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£25,175 per year
per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £29,150 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Durham is £25,175 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham tends to sit around 5% 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 Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Durham 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 Durham it's £25,175 per year — a discount of £1,325 per year versus the UK average.
Live higher level teaching assistant (hlta) vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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