Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a 1:1 teaching assistant earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£20,210 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale
1:1 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. 1:1 Teaching Assistant pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average 1:1 teaching assistant pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average 1:1 teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
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See adhd teaching assistant jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a 1:1 teaching assistant in Scotland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for 1:1 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live 1:1 teaching assistant openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
1:1 Teaching Assistants in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, 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 Scotland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live 1:1 teaching assistant vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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