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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Reading

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£22,360 per year

per year in Reading · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£25,480 per year

Complex Needs Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Support Worker pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Reading

Compare average complex needs support worker pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Redbridge£23,650 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£20,425 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redcar£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redditch£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Reading

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Reading?

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Reading is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for complex needs support workers?

Reading pays complex needs support workers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs support workers in Reading?

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

How can a complex needs support worker in Reading increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Reading typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between complex needs support worker pay in Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Reading it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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