Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does a teaching assistant earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£20,425 per year
per year in East Lothian · 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 East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East Grinstead | £25,692 per year | 1 job |
| East Midlands | £25,223 per year | 5 jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £23,365 per year | 1 job |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in East Lothian
Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
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Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in East LothianThe average salary for a teaching assistant in East Lothian is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teaching assistant opening in East Lothian on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in East Lothian 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 East Lothian it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in East Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Teaching Assistant jobs in East LothianLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.