The 2026-27 NJC pay claim for school support staff and local government workers has been submitted to the employers 1 December 2025.
The Joint Trade Union (UNISON, GMB and Unite) claim is for:
- An increase of at least £3,000 or 10% (whichever is greater) across all NJC spinal column points*
- A minimum pay rate of £15 an hour for the NJC pay spine
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
Local government pay is worth 26% less in real terms than in 2010 and over ½ million jobs have been cut. There is now a recruitment and retention problem in many job roles.
If a multi-year deal is offered the claim for year 2 is RPI+3% and for year 3 RPI+2%.
To see the full claim please click here NJC Pay Claim 2026-27