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School Support Worker Salary in Lerwick

How much does a school support worker earn in Lerwick?

Average base salary in Lerwick

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Lerwick

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Lewisham£25,370 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicestershire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Lerwick This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lewes£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Lerwick

How much does a school support worker earn in Lerwick?

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

Lerwick 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 Lerwick?

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

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

School Support Workers in Lerwick 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 Lerwick and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in Lerwick

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