Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker Salary in Edinburgh

The average salary for a social emotional and mental health support worker in Edinburgh is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for social emotional and mental health support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live social emotional and mental health support worker openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Workers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.