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School Support Worker Salary in Plymouth

How much does a school support worker earn in Plymouth?

Average base salary in Plymouth

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Plymouth

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Plymouth This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Petersfield£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pickering£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontefract£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Plymouth

How much does a school support worker earn in Plymouth?

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

Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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

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

School Support Workers in Plymouth 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 Plymouth and nationally?

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

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