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School Support Worker Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a school support worker earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£23,520 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 South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for school support workers near South Yorkshire

Compare average school support worker pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage school support worker salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about school support worker pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a school support worker earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a school support worker in South Yorkshire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £23,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Yorkshire a well-paid area for school support workers?

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can a school support worker in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

School Support Workers in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

School Support Worker jobs in South Yorkshire

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