Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does a general teaching assistant earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£20,425 per year
per year in East Lothian · NJC support staff scale
General Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. General Teaching Assistant pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average general teaching assistant pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average general teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Renfrewshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in East Lothian
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in East LothianThe average salary for a general teaching assistant in East Lothian is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for general teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live general teaching assistant openings in East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
General Teaching Assistants in East Lothian 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 East Lothian it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live general teaching assistant vacancies in East Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
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