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Teaching Assistant Salary in West Yorkshire

How much does a teaching assistant earn in West Yorkshire?

Average base salary in West Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in West Yorkshire · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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

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 West Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Teaching Assistant job openings in West Yorkshire

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near West Yorkshire

Compare average teaching assistant pay in West Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands£38,177 per year16 jobs
West Sussex£26,023 per year5 jobs
West Yorkshire This location£25,995 per year13 jobs
Westminster£25,805 per year2 jobs

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in West Yorkshire?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in West Yorkshire

How much does a teaching assistant earn in West Yorkshire?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in West Yorkshire?

There are currently 13 live teaching assistant openings in West Yorkshire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a teaching assistant in West Yorkshire increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in West Yorkshire 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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in West Yorkshire and nationally?

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

Teaching Assistant jobs in West Yorkshire

Live teaching assistant vacancies in West Yorkshire from schools, trusts and agencies.

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