Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£21,285 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
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Average
£21,285 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Edinburgh is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% 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 Edinburgh on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teaching Assistants in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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