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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£22,550 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,350 per year£22,550 per year£25,850 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Waltham Forest

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Wandsworth£24,190 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£22,550 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£19,475 per yearView jobs
Walsall£19,475 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£19,475 per yearView jobs
Wantage£19,475 per yearView jobs
Ware£19,475 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Practitioner get paid in Waltham Forest?

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Waltham Forest

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Waltham Forest is £22,550 per year, typically ranging from £20,350 per year to £25,850 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Waltham Forest pays early years practitioners around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Waltham Forest?

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

How can an early years practitioner in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £22,550 per year — a premium of £2,050 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Waltham Forest

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