Salary guide · Glasgow
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Glasgow?
Average base salary in Glasgow
£21,285 per year
per year in Glasgow · 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 Glasgow is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Glasgow and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teaching assistant in Glasgow is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,255 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Glasgow tends to sit around 1% 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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