Salary guide · Reading
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Reading?
Average base salary in Reading
£27,560 per year
per year in Reading · 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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | £29,150 per year | View jobs |
| Reading This location | £27,560 per year | View jobs |
| Ramsgate | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Randalstown | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Rayleigh | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Redcar | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Redditch | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Reading is £27,560 per year, typically ranging from £23,920 per year to £31,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Reading pays higher level teaching assistant (hlta)s around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 12–17.
Live higher level teaching assistant (hlta) openings in Reading rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Reading 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 Reading it's £27,560 per year — a premium of £1,060 per year versus the UK average.
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