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School Support Worker Salary in Gateshead

How much does a school support worker earn in Gateshead?

Average base salary in Gateshead

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Gateshead

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Glasgow£21,285 per yearView jobs
Gateshead This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Frome£20,425 per yearView jobs
Gainsborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Galashiels£20,425 per yearView jobs
Gillingham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Girvan£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Gateshead

How much does a school support worker earn in Gateshead?

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

Gateshead 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 Gateshead?

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

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

School Support Workers in Gateshead 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 Gateshead and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in Gateshead

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