Salary guide · Orkney Islands
How much does a qualified teaching assistant earn in Orkney Islands?
Average base salary in Orkney Islands
£20,425 per year
per year in Orkney Islands · NJC support staff scale
Qualified Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Qualified Teaching Assistant pay in Orkney Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in Orkney Islands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney Islands This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Okehampton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Oldham | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Omagh | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ormskirk | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ossett | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Oswestry | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Orkney Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in Orkney IslandsADHD Learning Support Assistant in Orkney Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in Orkney IslandsADHD Support Worker in Orkney Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Orkney IslandsThe average salary for a qualified teaching assistant in Orkney Islands is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Orkney Islands tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for qualified teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live qualified teaching assistant openings in Orkney Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified Teaching Assistants in Orkney Islands 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Orkney Islands it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in Orkney Islands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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