Salary guide · Dumfries
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Dumfries?
Average base salary in Dumfries
£20,425 per year
per year in Dumfries · 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 Dumfries is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Dumfries and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dromore | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dudley | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dumbarton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dumfries and Galloway | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dundonald | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dundee | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Dumfries
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in DumfriesADHD Learning Support Assistant in Dumfries
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in DumfriesThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Dumfries is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dumfries tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Teaching Assistants in Dumfries 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 Dumfries it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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