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Phonics Teaching Assistant Salary in Leeds

How much does a phonics teaching assistant earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£20,640 per year

per year in Leeds · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 per year

Phonics Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Phonics Teaching Assistant pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for phonics teaching assistants near Leeds

Compare average phonics teaching assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage phonics teaching assistant salaryJobs
Manchester£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
York£20,640 per yearView jobs
Bradford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Phonics Teaching Assistant get paid in Leeds?

Frequently asked questions about phonics teaching assistant pay in Leeds

How much does a phonics teaching assistant earn in Leeds?

The average salary for a phonics 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.

Is Leeds a well-paid area for phonics teaching assistants?

Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for phonics teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire phonics teaching assistants in Leeds?

Live phonics teaching assistant openings in Leeds rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a phonics teaching assistant in Leeds increase their salary?

Phonics 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.

What's the difference between phonics teaching assistant pay in Leeds and nationally?

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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