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Pastoral Teaching Assistant Salary in West Lothian

How much does a pastoral teaching assistant earn in West Lothian?

Average base salary in West Lothian

£20,425 per year

per year in West Lothian · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for pastoral teaching assistants near West Lothian

Compare average pastoral teaching assistant pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage pastoral teaching assistant salaryJobs
West Midlands£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£20,640 per yearView jobs
West Lothian This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Welwyn Garden City£20,425 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Pastoral Teaching Assistant get paid in West Lothian?

Frequently asked questions about pastoral teaching assistant pay in West Lothian

How much does a pastoral teaching assistant earn in West Lothian?

The average salary for a pastoral teaching assistant in West Lothian 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 West Lothian a well-paid area for pastoral teaching assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire pastoral teaching assistants in West Lothian?

Live pastoral teaching assistant openings in West Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a pastoral teaching assistant in West Lothian increase their salary?

Pastoral Teaching Assistants in West Lothian 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 pastoral teaching assistant pay in West Lothian and nationally?

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

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