Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a school support worker earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£20,210 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale
School Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. School Support Worker pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average school support worker pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average school support worker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in ScotlandADHD Learning Support Assistant in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a school support worker in Scotland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for school support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live school support worker openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
School Support Workers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live school support worker vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse School Support Worker jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.