Salary guide · Wales
How much does a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£24,910 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average higher level teaching assistant (hlta) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £25,175 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £24,910 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a higher level teaching assistant (hlta) in Wales is £24,910 per year, typically ranging from £21,620 per year to £28,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)s in Wales 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 Wales it's £24,910 per year — a discount of £1,590 per year versus the UK average.
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