Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a send teaching assistant earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£44,180 per year
per year in Scotland · MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range
SEND Teaching Assistant pay reflects specialist responsibility, with SEN allowances, TLR payments or leadership points where applicable. SEND Teaching Assistant pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average send teaching assistant pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average send teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £44,650 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £44,180 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a send teaching assistant in Scotland is £44,180 per year, typically ranging from £35,720 per year to £54,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for send teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live send teaching assistant openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
SEND Teaching Assistants in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + SEN/TLR or leadership range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £47,000 per year. In Scotland it's £44,180 per year — a discount of £2,820 per year versus the UK average.
Live send teaching assistant vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse SEND Teaching Assistant jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.