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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Salary in Northern Ireland

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

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£19,740 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC SCP 4–8

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£19,740 per year£22,560 per year

1:1 or small-group support, often for pupils with EHCPs. Learning Support Assistant (LSA) pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

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

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

CityAverage learning support assistant (lsa) salaryJobs
Northallerton£19,950 per yearView jobs
Northampton£19,950 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£19,950 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£19,950 per yearView jobs
Northwich£19,950 per yearView jobs
Norwich£19,950 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£19,740 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for a learning support assistant (lsa) in Northern Ireland is £19,740 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £22,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

Live learning support assistant (lsa) openings in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)s in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,000 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £19,740 per year — a discount of £1,260 per year versus the UK average.

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