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Speech and Language Teaching Assistant Salary in Lerwick

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

Average base salary in Lerwick

£20,425 per year

per year in Lerwick · 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 Lerwick is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for speech and language teaching assistants near Lerwick

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

CityAverage speech and language teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lewisham£25,370 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for a speech and language teaching assistant in Lerwick 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 Lerwick a well-paid area for speech and language teaching assistants?

Lerwick 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 Lerwick?

Live speech and language teaching assistant openings in Lerwick 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 Lerwick increase their salary?

Speech and Language Teaching Assistants in Lerwick 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 Lerwick and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Lerwick it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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