Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£25,440 per year
per year in Leeds · 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £25,970 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds This location | £25,440 per year | View jobs |
| York | £25,440 per year | View jobs |
| Bradford | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £24,910 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Leeds is £25,440 per year, typically ranging from £22,080 per year to £28,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Leeds 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 Leeds it's £25,440 per year — a discount of £1,060 per year versus the UK average.
Live higher level teaching assistant (hlta) vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
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