Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£20,425 per year
per year in Kirkwall · NJC support staff scale
SEN Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. SEN Teaching Assistant pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average sen teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a sen teaching assistant in Kirkwall is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for sen teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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SEN Teaching Assistants in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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