Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£20,640 per year
per year in Leeds · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)
Supports the class teacher with learning, small groups and 1:1. Paid on NJC support staff scales — usually term-time only. Teaching Assistant pay in Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
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Compare average teaching assistant pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a 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 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 6 live teaching assistant openings in Leeds on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Leeds typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), 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 teaching assistant vacancies in Leeds from schools, trusts and agencies.
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