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Early Years Practitioner Salary in South Shields

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£19,475 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,575 per year£19,475 per year£22,325 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near South Shields

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

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

How much do similar professions to Early Years Practitioner get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in South Shields

How much does an early years practitioner earn in South Shields?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in South Shields is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South Shields 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in South Shields?

Live early years practitioner openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years practitioner in South Shields increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in South Shields 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.

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

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In South Shields it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in South Shields

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