NJC Support Staff Pay Award 2026/27

2026 Pay claim
The NJC Support Staff unions submitted their pay claim for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 on 1 December 2025.

The claim is for the following:
  • An increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) across all NJC spinal column points.
In addition: 
  • A two-hour reduction in the working week. 
  • An increase of one day annual leave.
  • The ability of all school support staff to take a day of paid leave during term time.
  • The abolition of Level 1 teaching assistant role and instead all Level 1 role holders be moved onto Level 2.
You can read the full claim here.

Further updates will be provided in due course.