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School Support Worker Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a school support worker earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£20,210 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near Scottish Borders

Compare average school support worker pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
Sandown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Scotland£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a school support worker earn in Scottish Borders?

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

Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?

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

How can a school support worker in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

School Support Workers in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders and nationally?

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

School Support Worker jobs in Scottish Borders

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