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Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£20,210 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs teaching assistants near Scottish Borders

Compare average complex needs teaching assistant pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs teaching assistant salaryJobs
Sandown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Scotland£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Teaching Assistant get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs teaching assistant pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a complex needs teaching assistant earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a complex needs teaching assistant in Scottish Borders is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for complex needs teaching assistants?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for complex needs teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs teaching assistants in Scottish Borders?

Live complex needs teaching assistant openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a complex needs teaching assistant in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Complex Needs Teaching Assistants in Scottish Borders 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 teaching assistant pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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