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Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker Salary in London

How much does a social emotional and mental health support worker earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£24,725 per year

per year in London · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,850 per year£24,725 per year£28,175 per year

Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for social emotional and mental health support workers near London

Compare average social emotional and mental health support worker pay in London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage social emotional and mental health support worker salaryJobs
Inner London£25,370 per yearView jobs
City of London£25,370 per yearView jobs
Westminster£25,370 per yearView jobs
Camden£25,370 per yearView jobs
London This location£24,725 per yearView jobs
Outer London£23,650 per yearView jobs
London Fringe£22,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Worker get paid in London?

Frequently asked questions about social emotional and mental health support worker pay in London

How much does a social emotional and mental health support worker earn in London?

The average salary for a social emotional and mental health support worker in London is £24,725 per year, typically ranging from £21,850 per year to £28,175 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is London a well-paid area for social emotional and mental health support workers?

London pays social emotional and mental health support workers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC support staff scale.

Which schools and agencies hire social emotional and mental health support workers in London?

Live social emotional and mental health support worker openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a social emotional and mental health support worker in London increase their salary?

Social Emotional and Mental Health Support Workers in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between social emotional and mental health support worker pay in London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In London it's £24,725 per year — a premium of £3,225 per year versus the UK average.

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