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Education Support Worker Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does an education support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for education support workers near Northern Ireland

Compare average education support worker pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage education support worker salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about education support worker pay in Northern Ireland

How much does an education support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for an education support worker in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for education support workers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for education support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire education support workers in Northern Ireland?

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

How can an education support worker in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Education Support Workers in Northern Ireland 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 education support worker pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

Education Support Worker jobs in Northern Ireland

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