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Supply Teaching Assistant Salary in Leicester

How much does a supply teaching assistant earn in Leicester?

Average base salary in Leicester

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicester · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for supply teaching assistants near Leicester

Compare average supply teaching assistant pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage supply teaching assistant salaryJobs
Leicester This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Supply Teaching Assistant get paid in Leicester?

Frequently asked questions about supply teaching assistant pay in Leicester

How much does a supply teaching assistant earn in Leicester?

The average salary for a supply teaching assistant in Leicester 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 Leicester a well-paid area for supply teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire supply teaching assistants in Leicester?

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

How can a supply teaching assistant in Leicester increase their salary?

Supply Teaching Assistants in Leicester 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 supply teaching assistant pay in Leicester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicester it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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