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General Teaching Assistant Salary in South Lanarkshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in South Lanarkshire?

Average base salary in South Lanarkshire

£20,425 per year

per year in South Lanarkshire · NJC support staff scale

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

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 South Lanarkshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for general teaching assistants near South Lanarkshire

Compare average general teaching assistant pay in South Lanarkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage general teaching assistant salaryJobs
South East England£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Somerset£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to General Teaching Assistant get paid in South Lanarkshire?

Frequently asked questions about general teaching assistant pay in South Lanarkshire

How much does a general teaching assistant earn in South Lanarkshire?

The average salary for a general teaching assistant in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire a well-paid area for general teaching assistants?

South Lanarkshire 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.

Which schools and agencies hire general teaching assistants in South Lanarkshire?

Live general teaching assistant openings in South Lanarkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a general teaching assistant in South Lanarkshire increase their salary?

General Teaching Assistants in South Lanarkshire 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 general teaching assistant pay in South Lanarkshire and nationally?

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

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