Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Salary in Merthyr Tydfil

The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Merthyr Tydfil is £25,175 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil it's £25,175 per year — a discount of £1,325 per year versus the UK average.