Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£20,640 per year
per year in Leeds · NJC support staff scale
Qualified Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Qualified Teaching Assistant pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £21,070 per year | View jobs |
| Leeds This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| York | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Bradford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sheffield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a qualified 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 qualified teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Qualified 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.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
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