Salary guide · West Lothian
How much does a qualified 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
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 West Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average qualified teaching assistant pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average qualified teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in West Lothian
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in West LothianThe average salary for a qualified 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.
West Lothian 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 West Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Qualified 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.
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.
Live qualified teaching assistant vacancies in West Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
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