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Education Support Worker Salary in Merton

How much does an education support worker earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£23,650 per year

per year in Merton · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,650 per year£26,950 per year

Education Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Education Support Worker pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for education support workers near Merton

Compare average education support worker pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage education support worker salaryJobs
Merton This location£23,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£20,425 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Education Support Worker get paid in Merton?

Frequently asked questions about education support worker pay in Merton

How much does an education support worker earn in Merton?

The average salary for an education support worker in Merton is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £26,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for education support workers?

Merton pays education support workers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire education support workers in Merton?

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

How can an education support worker in Merton increase their salary?

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

What's the difference between education support worker pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Merton it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.

Education Support Worker jobs in Merton

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