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Teaching Assistant Salary in Inverness

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Inverness?

Average base salary in Inverness

£20,210 per year

per year in Inverness · NJC SCP 4–7 (term-time)

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Inverness is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for teaching assistants near Inverness

Compare average teaching assistant pay in Inverness and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage teaching assistant salaryJobs
Inner London£25,370 per yearView jobs
Ilkley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Inverclyde£20,425 per yearView jobs
Inverurie£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ipswich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Irvine£20,425 per yearView jobs
Inverness This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about teaching assistant pay in Inverness

How much does a teaching assistant earn in Inverness?

The average salary for a teaching assistant in Inverness is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Inverness a well-paid area for teaching assistants?

Inverness tends to sit around 6% 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 Inverness?

Live teaching assistant openings in Inverness rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a teaching assistant in Inverness increase their salary?

Teaching Assistants in Inverness 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 Inverness and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Inverness it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

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