Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Main Pay Range (M1–M6): £34,068 to £46,939 over 6 pay points, rest of England, provisional rates from 1/9/2026. Checked 9/10/2026.
- London and fringe amounts are the gap between the zonal and rest-of-England figures at Main M1, STPCD 2025 figures plus 3.5%, used until the final STPCD 2026 is published.
- TLR ranges: TLR1 £10,530 to £17,819, TLR2 £3,650 to £8,912, TLR3 £727 to £3,600; SEN allowance £2,885 to £5,689. These are STPCD 2025 figures plus 3.5%, used until the final STPCD 2026 is published (STPCD 2025 paras 20.2, 20.3 and 21).
- The mid-range options are illustrations; your school's pay policy sets the actual value.
Allowances & Enhancements Calculator
EnglandMaintained schools / STPCD or NJC support staffFramework from 1/9/2026
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Guide for SEND Teacher
This guide explains how allowances and enhancements sit on top of basic pay for SEND Teacher on Main Pay Range (M1–M6) at Schools. Select only enhancements that apply to your rota, location and contract.
Enhancements for SEND Teacher
As SEND Teacher at Schools, total pay often includes enhancements on top of basic band pay on Main Pay Range (M1–M6). Eligibility depends on your rota, location and contract. The calculator adds selected allowances to illustrative basic pay from School Teachers' Pay (England).
TLR and SEN
Teaching and Learning Responsibility payments and SEN allowances are set in the STPCD. Academies may pay differently. Select only allowances that apply to your post and contract.
Stacking rules
Employers have rules on which allowances can be combined. This tool adds selected items to your base pay for illustration. Use your band and spine point, or enter your payslip gross as the base.
Example scenario
Example: £34,068 base pay plus an illustrative 5% add-on (£1,703), £35,771 in all. The calculator itself opens with no allowances added.
| Base band pay (example) | £34,068 |
|---|---|
| Illustrative allowance add-on (5%) | £1,703 |
| Total gross (example) | £35,771 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the SEN allowance?
Between £2,885 and £5,689 a year on provisional figures (STPCD 2025's £2,787 to £5,497 plus 3.5%). Your school decides where in the range you sit, based on what the post involves.
Are these the final 2026/27 figures?
Not yet. They are STPCD 2025 figures plus the 3.5% award. The final STPCD 2026 had not been published when we checked on 9/10/2026, and these figures will be replaced when it is.
Are the results gross or net? Do you store my data?
Unless this page says otherwise, figures are gross (before tax, National Insurance and pension). Your calculator inputs and results stay in your browser and are not stored. We only collect your name and email if you choose to give them, for example to download your results or sign up for email updates. We store them with MailerLite, our email provider, along with the page you were on. See our privacy policy.
About this role
What is a SEND Teacher?
A SEND Teacher specialises in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. They may work in mainstream or special settings. Pay is on the teachers’ pay spine, often with SEN allowance.
Typical demands, progression and balance
SEND teaching offers impact on vulnerable learners. Pay and satisfaction depend on setting and school. Progression to SENCO or leadership is common.
What allowances or extras apply?
Allowances and enhancements vary by employer and role. Use the calculator above to add common allowances to your base pay.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not financial or career advice. Your payslip and contract decide what you are actually paid.