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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Reading

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£21,320 per year

per year in Reading · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,240 per year£21,320 per year£24,440 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Reading

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Redbridge£22,550 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£21,320 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£19,475 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£19,475 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£19,475 per yearView jobs
Redcar£19,475 per yearView jobs
Redditch£19,475 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Reading

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Reading?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Reading is £21,320 per year, typically ranging from £19,240 per year to £24,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Reading pays early years practitioners around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Reading?

There are currently 1 live early years practitioner opening in Reading on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can an early years practitioner in Reading increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Reading typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years practitioner pay in Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Reading it's £21,320 per year — a premium of £820 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Reading

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