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Behaviour Support Support Worker Salary in Dorset

How much does a behaviour support support worker earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£20,425 per year

per year in Dorset · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Behaviour Support Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Behaviour Support Support Worker pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support support workers near Dorset

Compare average behaviour support support worker pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage behaviour support support worker salaryJobs
Dorset This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£20,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Behaviour Support Support Worker get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support support worker pay in Dorset

How much does a behaviour support support worker earn in Dorset?

The average salary for a behaviour support support worker in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for behaviour support support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support support workers in Dorset?

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

How can a behaviour support support worker in Dorset increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Support Workers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff 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 support worker pay in Dorset and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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