Teaching assistant salaries range from £18,000 to £32,000. HLTA and SEN TA rates included.
| Grade | Role | Typical Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1–2 | General TA | £18,000–£22,000 |
| Grade 3 | Experienced TA | £22,000–£25,000 |
| Grade 4 | Senior / Specialist TA | £24,000–£28,000 |
| HLTA | Higher Level TA | £25,000–£32,000 |
See exactly what your Teaching Assistant salary looks like after tax and NI.
Calculate Take-Home PayTAs typically earn £20,000–£25,000. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) earn £25,000–£32,000.
Most TA contracts are term-time only — approximately 39 weeks per year.