Average Teaching assistants Salary in Scottish Borders
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Scottish Borders compares
The going rate for teaching assistantss in the Scotland? £17,529 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,024 nationally — a gap of 2.7% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £17,529 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £18,991. Compared to the Scottish Borders average across all roles (£28,275), teaching assistantss take home 38.0% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £17,529 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,991 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Scottish Borders is in the Scotland region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Scottish Borders?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Scotland (which includes Scottish Borders) is £17,529 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does teaching assistants pay in Scottish Borders compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn 2.7% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Scottish Borders compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Scottish Borders is £28,275. Teaching assistants in the Scotland earn £17,529, which is 38.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Scottish Borders. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.