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School Support Worker Salary in Reading

How much does a school support worker earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£22,360 per year

per year in Reading · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£25,480 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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Reading

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

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Redbridge£23,650 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£20,425 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redcar£20,425 per yearView jobs
Redditch£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Reading

How much does a school support worker earn in Reading?

The average salary for a school support worker in Reading is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £25,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Reading pays school support workers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire school support workers in Reading?

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

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

School Support Workers in Reading typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between school support worker pay in Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Reading it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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