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School Support Worker Salary in Blackburn

How much does a school support worker earn in Blackburn?

Average base salary in Blackburn

£20,425 per year

per year in Blackburn · NJC support staff scale

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

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

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Blackburn

Compare average school support worker pay in Blackburn and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Blackburn This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bishopbriggs£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackpool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blackwood£20,425 per yearView jobs
Blaenau Gwent£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to School Support Worker get paid in Blackburn?

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Blackburn

How much does a school support worker earn in Blackburn?

The average salary for a school support worker in Blackburn 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 Blackburn a well-paid area for school support workers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire school support workers in Blackburn?

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

How can a school support worker in Blackburn increase their salary?

School Support Workers in Blackburn 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 school support worker pay in Blackburn and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in Blackburn

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