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Behaviour Support Worker Salary in Sheffield

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Sheffield?

Average base salary in Sheffield

£20,425 per year

per year in Sheffield · 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 Sheffield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for behaviour support workers near Sheffield

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

CityAverage behaviour support worker salaryJobs
Manchester£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Sheffield This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rotherham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chesterfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support worker pay in Sheffield

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Sheffield?

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

Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

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

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

Behaviour Support Workers in Sheffield 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 Sheffield and nationally?

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

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