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Visual Impairment Support Worker Salary in Downpatrick

How much does a visual impairment support worker earn in Downpatrick?

Average base salary in Downpatrick

£20,425 per year

per year in Downpatrick · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Visual Impairment Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Visual Impairment Support Worker pay in Downpatrick is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for visual impairment support workers near Downpatrick

Compare average visual impairment support worker pay in Downpatrick and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage visual impairment support worker salaryJobs
Downpatrick This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorset£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dromore£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dudley£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Visual Impairment Support Worker get paid in Downpatrick?

Frequently asked questions about visual impairment support worker pay in Downpatrick

How much does a visual impairment support worker earn in Downpatrick?

The average salary for a visual impairment support worker in Downpatrick is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Downpatrick a well-paid area for visual impairment support workers?

Downpatrick tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for visual impairment support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire visual impairment support workers in Downpatrick?

Live visual impairment support worker openings in Downpatrick rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a visual impairment support worker in Downpatrick increase their salary?

Visual Impairment Support Workers in Downpatrick 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 visual impairment support worker pay in Downpatrick and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Downpatrick it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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