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SEN Teaching Assistant Salary in Scotland

How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£20,210 per year

per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 per year

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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for sen teaching assistants near Scotland

Compare average sen teaching assistant pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage sen teaching assistant salaryJobs
Sandbach£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sandown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to SEN Teaching Assistant get paid in Scotland?

Frequently asked questions about sen teaching assistant pay in Scotland

How much does a sen teaching assistant earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a sen teaching assistant 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.

Is Scotland a well-paid area for sen teaching assistants?

Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for sen teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire sen teaching assistants in Scotland?

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

How can a sen teaching assistant in Scotland increase their salary?

SEN Teaching Assistants 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.

What's the difference between sen teaching assistant pay in Scotland and nationally?

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.

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