Salary guide · Leek
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Leek?
Average base salary in Leek
£20,425 per year
per year in Leek · 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 Leek is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Leek and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Leek This location | £27,950 per year | 1 job |
| Leeds | £27,575 per year | 6 jobs |
| Leicestershire | £26,794 per year | 3 jobs |
| Leicester | £24,779 per year | 1 job |
| Leatherhead | £18,484 per year | 2 jobs |
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Leek is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leek tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in Leek on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Leek 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 Leek it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Leek from schools, trusts and agencies.
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