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Education Support Worker Salary in Sunderland

How much does an education support worker earn in Sunderland?

Average base salary in Sunderland

£20,425 per year

per year in Sunderland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for education support workers near Sunderland

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

CityAverage education support worker salaryJobs
Sutton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey£22,360 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stroud£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about education support worker pay in Sunderland

How much does an education support worker earn in Sunderland?

The average salary for an education support worker in Sunderland 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 Sunderland a well-paid area for education support workers?

Sunderland tends to sit around 5% 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 Sunderland?

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

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

Education Support Workers in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

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