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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Salary in Dorset

How much does a learning support assistant (lsa) earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£19,950 per year

per year in Dorset · NJC SCP 4–8

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£19,950 per year£22,800 per year

1:1 or small-group support, often for pupils with EHCPs. Learning Support Assistant (LSA) pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for learning support assistant (lsa)s near Dorset

Compare average learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage learning support assistant (lsa) salaryJobs
Dorset This location£19,950 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£19,950 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£19,950 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£19,950 per yearView jobs
Dover£19,950 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£19,950 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£19,950 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Learning Support Assistant (LSA) get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Dorset

How much does a learning support assistant (lsa) earn in Dorset?

The average salary for a learning support assistant (lsa) in Dorset is £19,950 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £22,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for learning support assistant (lsa)s?

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for learning support assistant (lsa)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire learning support assistant (lsa)s in Dorset?

Live learning support assistant (lsa) openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a learning support assistant (lsa) in Dorset increase their salary?

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)s in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 4–8, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between learning support assistant (lsa) pay in Dorset and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,000 per year. In Dorset it's £19,950 per year — a discount of £1,050 per year versus the UK average.

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