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Physical Disabilities Support Worker Salary in South Shields

How much does a physical disabilities support worker earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£20,425 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Physical Disabilities Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Physical Disabilities Support Worker pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for physical disabilities support workers near South Shields

Compare average physical disabilities support worker pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage physical disabilities support worker salaryJobs
South East England£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Physical Disabilities Support Worker get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about physical disabilities support worker pay in South Shields

How much does a physical disabilities support worker earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a physical disabilities support worker in South Shields 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 South Shields a well-paid area for physical disabilities support workers?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for physical disabilities support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire physical disabilities support workers in South Shields?

Live physical disabilities support worker openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a physical disabilities support worker in South Shields increase their salary?

Physical Disabilities Support Workers in South Shields 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 physical disabilities support worker pay in South Shields and nationally?

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

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