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Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a complex needs learning support assistant earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

per year in Kirkwall · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs learning support assistants near Kirkwall

Compare average complex needs learning support assistant pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs learning support assistant salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Learning Support Assistant get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs learning support assistant pay in Kirkwall

How much does a complex needs learning support assistant earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a complex needs learning support assistant in Kirkwall is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kirkwall a well-paid area for complex needs learning support assistants?

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for complex needs learning support assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs learning support assistants in Kirkwall?

Live complex needs learning support assistant openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a complex needs learning support assistant in Kirkwall increase their salary?

Complex Needs Learning Support Assistants in Kirkwall 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.

What's the difference between complex needs learning support assistant pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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