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Visual Impairment Support Worker Salary in Sunderland

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

Average base salary in Sunderland

£20,425 per year

per year in Sunderland · 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 Sunderland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for visual impairment support workers near Sunderland

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

CityAverage visual impairment support worker salaryJobs
Sutton£23,650 per yearView jobs
Surrey£22,360 per yearView jobs
Sunderland This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stroud£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£20,425 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about visual impairment support worker pay in Sunderland

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

The average salary for a visual impairment support worker in Sunderland 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 Sunderland a well-paid area for visual impairment support workers?

Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

Live visual impairment support worker openings in Sunderland 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 Sunderland increase their salary?

Visual Impairment Support Workers in Sunderland 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 Sunderland and nationally?

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

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