Tertiary worker pay rates
Updated 17 April 2026
Claims for hours worked from 1 April 2026 should be made using the updated rates for 2026 to 2027
Tertiary hourly rates – 2026 to 2027
1. Adult Education Support Worker £15.57
2. Adult Education Tutor (Accredited Classes) £25.29
3. Adult Education Tutor (Non-Accredited Classes) £25.29
4. Art Model £13.73
5. Assistant Sports Coach £13.73
6. Clerical Assistant (Adult Education Support) £14.24
7. Creche Worker £14.78
8. Equalities/Inclusion support worker £21.89
9. Heritage Languages Tutor £25.29
10. Internal Verifier (SQA) £26.45
11. Leisure Attendant/Lifeguard £15.57
12. Literacy/Numeracy Group Tutor £27.14
13. Outdoor Education Instructor £21.89
14. Play Worker (After school and holiday provision) £14.38
15. Pottery Technician £16.20
16. Project Worker £23.52
17. Scribe/Recorder £16.20
18. Sexual Health Worker £25.29
19. Sports Coach (Higher Level) £23.96
20. Sports Coach Beginners £19.48
21. Sports Coach Intermediate £21.89
22. Trainee Outdoor Education Instructor £14.24
23. Trainee Youth & Children's Worker £13.73
24. Trainer £25.29
25. Tutor posts at Greengables Family Centre £25.29
26. Youth & Children's Work Organiser £23.52
27. Youth and Children's Workers £19.48
28. Youth Music Initiative Tutor £25.29