Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a level 1 teaching assistant earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£20,640 per year
per year in Leeds · NJC support staff scale
Level 1 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Level 1 Teaching Assistant pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average level 1 teaching assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a level 1 teaching assistant in Leeds is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for level 1 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Level 1 Teaching Assistants in Leeds typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leeds it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
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