Salary guide · Leicester
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£20,640 per year
per year in Leicester · 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 Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
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Average
£20,640 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for a 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.
Leicester 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 1 live teaching assistant opening in Leicester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Leicester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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