Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£21,285 per year
per year in Edinburgh · NJC support staff scale
Complex Needs Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Teaching Assistant pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
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1:1 Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
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Average
£21,285 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Edinburgh is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for complex needs teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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