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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a learning support assistant (lsa) earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£20,790 per year

per year in Edinburgh · NJC SCP 4–8

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£20,790 per year£23,760 per year

1:1 or small-group support, often for pupils with EHCPs. Learning Support Assistant (LSA) pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for learning support assistant (lsa)s near Edinburgh

Compare average learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage learning support assistant (lsa) salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£20,790 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£20,790 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£19,950 per yearView jobs
Livingston£19,950 per yearView jobs
Stirling£19,950 per yearView jobs
Dundee£19,740 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Learning Support Assistant (LSA) get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Edinburgh

How much does a learning support assistant (lsa) earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a learning support assistant (lsa) in Edinburgh is £20,790 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £23,760 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for learning support assistant (lsa)s?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for learning support assistant (lsa)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire learning support assistant (lsa)s in Edinburgh?

Live learning support assistant (lsa) openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a learning support assistant (lsa) in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)s in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,000 per year. In Edinburgh it's £20,790 per year — a discount of £210 per year versus the UK average.

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