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School Support Worker Salary in England

How much does a school support worker earn in England?

Average base salary in England

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for school support workers near England

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Enfield£23,650 per yearView jobs
England This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Elgin£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ely£20,425 per yearView jobs
Enniskillen£20,425 per yearView jobs
Epsom£20,425 per yearView jobs
Essex£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in England

How much does a school support worker earn in England?

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

England 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 England?

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

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

School Support Workers in England 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 England and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in England

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