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Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a speech and language teaching assistant earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

per year in Kirkwall · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Speech and Language Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Speech and Language Teaching Assistant pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for speech and language teaching assistants near Kirkwall

Compare average speech and language teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage speech and language teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Speech and Language Teaching Assistant get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about speech and language teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall

How much does a speech and language teaching assistant earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a speech and language 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.

Is Kirkwall a well-paid area for speech and language teaching assistants?

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for speech and language teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire speech and language teaching assistants in Kirkwall?

Live speech and language teaching assistant openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a speech and language teaching assistant in Kirkwall increase their salary?

Speech and Language 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.

What's the difference between speech and language teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

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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