Salary guide · Shetland Islands
How much does a teaching assistant earn in Shetland Islands?
Average base salary in Shetland Islands
£20,425 per year
per year in Shetland Islands · 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 Shetland Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teaching assistant pay in Shetland Islands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teaching assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | £41,600 per year | 1 job |
| Shropshire | £24,960 per year | 1 job |
| Sherborne | £22,750 per year | 1 job |
| Shaftesbury | — | 1 job |
1:1 Teaching Assistant in Shetland Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See 1:1 teaching assistant jobs in Shetland IslandsAcademic Mentor in Shetland Islands
Average
£23,750 per year
See academic mentor jobs in Shetland IslandsADHD Learning Support Assistant in Shetland Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd learning support assistant jobs in Shetland IslandsADHD Support Worker in Shetland Islands
Average
£20,425 per year
See adhd support worker jobs in Shetland IslandsThe average salary for a teaching assistant in Shetland Islands is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Shetland Islands tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live teaching assistant openings in Shetland Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Teaching Assistants in Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teaching assistant vacancies in Shetland Islands from schools, trusts and agencies.
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