Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a speech and language support worker earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC support staff scale
Speech and Language Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Speech and Language Support Worker pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average speech and language support worker pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average speech and language support worker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a speech and language support worker in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for speech and language support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live speech and language support worker openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Speech and Language Support Workers in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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