Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£20,210 per year
per year in Aberdeen · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)
Supports the class teacher with learning, small groups and 1:1. Paid on NJC support staff scales — usually term-time only. Teaching Assistant pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Aberdeen
Average
£20,210 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in AberdeenADHD Learning Support Assistant in Aberdeen
Average
£20,210 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in AberdeenThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Aberdeen is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live teaching assistant openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Teaching Assistants in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time), 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 Aberdeen it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Aberdeen from schools, trusts and agencies.
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