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School Support Worker Salary in Dorchester

How much does a school support worker earn in Dorchester?

Average base salary in Dorchester

£20,425 per year

per year in Dorchester · 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 Dorchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Dorchester

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Dorchester This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dolgellau£20,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£20,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorset£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Dorchester

How much does a school support worker earn in Dorchester?

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

Dorchester 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 Dorchester?

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

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

School Support Workers in Dorchester 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 Dorchester and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in Dorchester

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