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Teaching Assistant Salary in 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)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,255 per year

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.

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Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Edinburgh

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£21,285 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Livingston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stirling£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dundee£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Teaching Assistant get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Edinburgh

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Edinburgh?

The 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.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire teaching assistants in Edinburgh?

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.

How can a teaching assistant in Edinburgh increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between teaching assistant pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

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.

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