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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Salary in Scotland

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

Average base salary in Scotland

£19,740 per year

per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

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

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

CityAverage learning support assistant (lsa) salaryJobs
Sandbach£19,950 per yearView jobs
Sandown£19,950 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£19,950 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£19,950 per yearView jobs
Seaford£19,950 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£19,740 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£19,740 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for a learning support assistant (lsa) in Scotland 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 Scotland a well-paid area for learning support assistant (lsa)s?

Scotland 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 Scotland?

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

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)s in Scotland 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 Scotland and nationally?

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

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) jobs in Scotland

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