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School Support Worker Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a school support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£20,210 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,030 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 Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Northern Ireland

Compare average school support worker pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a school support worker earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a school support worker in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,030 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for school support workers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a school support worker in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

School Support Workers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

School Support Worker jobs in Northern Ireland

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