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Behaviour Support Support Worker Salary in Scotland

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

Average base salary in Scotland

£20,210 per year

per year in Scotland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support support workers near Scotland

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

CityAverage behaviour support support worker salaryJobs
Sandbach£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sandown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support support worker pay in Scotland

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

The average salary for a behaviour support support worker in Scotland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Scotland tends to sit around 6% 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 Scotland?

Live behaviour support support worker openings in Scotland 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 Scotland increase their salary?

Behaviour Support Support Workers in Scotland 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 Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Scotland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

Behaviour Support Support Worker jobs in Scotland

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