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Behaviour Support Worker Salary in Wakefield

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for behaviour support workers near Wakefield

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

CityAverage behaviour support worker salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£20,425 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£20,425 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wales£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about behaviour support worker pay in Wakefield

How much does a behaviour support worker earn in Wakefield?

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

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

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

Behaviour Support Workers in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

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

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