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Communication Support Worker Salary in South Shields

How much does a communication support worker earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£20,425 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for communication support workers near South Shields

Compare average communication support worker pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage communication support worker salaryJobs
South East England£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Communication Support Worker get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about communication support worker pay in South Shields

How much does a communication support worker earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a communication support worker in South Shields 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 South Shields a well-paid area for communication support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire communication support workers in South Shields?

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

How can a communication support worker in South Shields increase their salary?

Communication Support Workers in South Shields 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 communication support worker pay in South Shields and nationally?

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

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