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Behaviour Support Assistant Salary in South Shields

How much does a behaviour support assistant earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£27,075 per year

per year in South Shields · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Behaviour Support Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical behaviour support assistant pay across the UK. Behaviour Support Assistant pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support assistants near South Shields

Compare average behaviour support assistant pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour support assistant salaryJobs
South East England£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about behaviour support assistant pay in South Shields

How much does a behaviour support assistant earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a behaviour support assistant in South Shields is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for behaviour support assistants?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for behaviour support assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support assistants in South Shields?

Live behaviour support assistant openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a behaviour support assistant in South Shields increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Assistants in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between behaviour support assistant pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South Shields it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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