NJC Pay Claim 2026/27

The Trade Unions recently submitted its claim for local government services (‘Green Book’) employees for 2026/27 to the LGA.

Headline one-year claim:

• £3,000 or 10% increase (whichever is more) across all NJC pay points
• Minimum of £15 an hour for the NJC pay spine
• Two-hour reduction in working week
• Additional day annual leave
• Ability for school support staff to take a day of paid leave during term time
• Abolition of Level 1 Teaching Assistant role with Level 1 role holders moved to Level 2

If a multi-year settlement is proposed, the unions would seek the following three-year agreement:

• Year 1: £3,000 or 10% (whichever is more) on all spinal column points, and £15 minimum hourly rate
• Year 2: increase of RPI + 3%
• Year 3: increase of RPI + 2%

Full details: NJC Pay Claim 2026/27 claim here.

Next steps

The LGA will consult with Councils before responding to the claim, which may include a counteroffer. We’ll provide staff with meaningful updates as we receive them.