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Lunchtime Assistant Salary in South East England

How much does a lunchtime assistant earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£29,070 per year

per year in South East England · School or trust-set scale

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£22,440 per year£29,070 per year£36,720 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for lunchtime assistants near South East England

Compare average lunchtime assistant pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage lunchtime assistant salaryJobs
South East England This location£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
Solihull£27,075 per yearView jobs
Somerset£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Lunchtime Assistant get paid in South East England?

Frequently asked questions about lunchtime assistant pay in South East England

How much does a lunchtime assistant earn in South East England?

The average salary for a lunchtime assistant in South East England is £29,070 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £36,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for lunchtime assistants?

South East England pays lunchtime assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire lunchtime assistants in South East England?

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

How can a lunchtime assistant in South East England increase their salary?

Lunchtime Assistants in South East England typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between lunchtime assistant pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South East England it's £29,070 per year — a premium of £570 per year versus the UK average.

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