Salary guide · Merton
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£29,150 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £29,150 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Merton is £29,150 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £33,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays higher level teaching assistant (hlta)s around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 12–17.
Live higher level teaching assistant (hlta) openings in Merton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Merton typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 12–17, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £26,500 per year. In Merton it's £29,150 per year — a premium of £2,650 per year versus the UK average.
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