General Teaching Assistant Salary in Orkney Islands

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in Orkney Islands is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

General Teaching Assistants in Orkney Islands 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 Orkney Islands it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.