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Sensory Support Assistant Salary in Barnsley

How much does a sensory support assistant earn in Barnsley?

Average base salary in Barnsley

£27,075 per year

per year in Barnsley · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 per year

Sensory Support Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical sensory support assistant pay across the UK. Sensory Support Assistant pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for sensory support assistants near Barnsley

Compare average sensory support assistant pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage sensory support assistant salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£31,350 per yearView jobs
Barnet£31,350 per yearView jobs
Barnsley This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£27,075 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£27,075 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£27,075 per yearView jobs
Barry£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Sensory Support Assistant get paid in Barnsley?

Frequently asked questions about sensory support assistant pay in Barnsley

How much does a sensory support assistant earn in Barnsley?

The average salary for a sensory support assistant in Barnsley is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barnsley a well-paid area for sensory support assistants?

Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for sensory support assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire sensory support assistants in Barnsley?

Live sensory support assistant openings in Barnsley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a sensory support assistant in Barnsley increase their salary?

Sensory Support Assistants in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set 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 sensory support assistant pay in Barnsley and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Barnsley it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

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