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Level 2 Teaching Assistant Salary in Lerwick

How much does a level 2 teaching assistant earn in Lerwick?

Average base salary in Lerwick

£20,425 per year

per year in Lerwick · NJC support staff scale

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

Level 2 Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Level 2 Teaching Assistant pay in Lerwick is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for level 2 teaching assistants near Lerwick

Compare average level 2 teaching assistant pay in Lerwick and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage level 2 teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lewisham£25,370 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Level 2 Teaching Assistant get paid in Lerwick?

Frequently asked questions about level 2 teaching assistant pay in Lerwick

How much does a level 2 teaching assistant earn in Lerwick?

The average salary for a level 2 teaching assistant in Lerwick 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 Lerwick a well-paid area for level 2 teaching assistants?

Lerwick tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for level 2 teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire level 2 teaching assistants in Lerwick?

Live level 2 teaching assistant openings in Lerwick rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a level 2 teaching assistant in Lerwick increase their salary?

Level 2 Teaching Assistants in Lerwick 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 level 2 teaching assistant pay in Lerwick and nationally?

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

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