Salary guide · Essex
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Essex?
Average base salary in Essex
£19,475 per year
per year in Essex · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Essex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Essex and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early years practitioner in Essex is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Essex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live early years practitioner openings in Essex on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Early Years Practitioners in Essex typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Essex it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Essex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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