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Lunchtime Assistant Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a lunchtime assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£26,790 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£26,790 per year£33,840 per year

Lunchtime Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical lunchtime assistant pay across the UK. Lunchtime Assistant pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for lunchtime assistants near Northern Ireland

Compare average lunchtime assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage lunchtime assistant salaryJobs
Northallerton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northampton£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Norwich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Lunchtime Assistant get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about lunchtime assistant pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a lunchtime assistant earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a lunchtime assistant in Northern Ireland is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for lunchtime assistants?

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

Which schools and agencies hire lunchtime assistants in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a lunchtime assistant in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Lunchtime Assistants in Northern Ireland typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 lunchtime assistant pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.

Lunchtime Assistant jobs in Northern Ireland

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