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Behaviour Support Worker Salary in Kent

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Kent?

Average base salary in Kent

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for behaviour support workers near Kent

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

CityAverage behaviour support worker salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kent This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kelso£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kendal£20,425 per yearView jobs
Keswick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kettering£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kidderminster£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support worker pay in Kent

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Kent?

The average salary for a behaviour support worker in Kent 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 Kent a well-paid area for behaviour support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire behaviour support workers in Kent?

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

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

Behaviour Support Workers in Kent 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 worker pay in Kent and nationally?

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

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