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School Support Worker Salary in Leeds

How much does a school support worker earn in Leeds?

Average base salary in Leeds

£20,640 per year

per year in Leeds · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Leeds

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Manchester£21,070 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
York£20,640 per yearView jobs
Bradford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Leeds

How much does a school support worker earn in Leeds?

The average salary for a school support worker in Leeds is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leeds a well-paid area for school support workers?

Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds?

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

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

School Support Workers in Leeds 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 Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leeds it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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