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Early Years Practitioner Salary in South East England

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£20,910 per year

per year in South East England · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,870 per year£20,910 per year£23,970 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Early Years Practitioner job openings in South East England

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Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near South East England

Compare average early years practitioner pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
South East England This location£20,910 per yearView jobs
South West England£19,680 per yearView jobs
Solihull£19,475 per yearView jobs
Somerset£19,475 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£19,475 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£19,475 per yearView jobs
South Shields£19,475 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in South East England

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South East England?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in South East England is £20,910 per year, typically ranging from £18,870 per year to £23,970 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

South East England pays early years practitioners around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in South East England?

There are currently 1 live early years practitioner opening in South East England 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 South East England increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In South East England it's £20,910 per year — a premium of £410 per year versus the UK average.

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