Salary guide
How much does a nursery assistant make in the United Kingdom?
Average base salary
£21,500 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS.
Nursery Assistant
Long-term Teachers Ltd · Cheltenham
Nursery Assistant
Teaching Personnel · Cardiff
Nursery Assistant
Class Cover Ltd · Haslemere
Nursery Assistant
Hoe Bridge School · Woking
Nursery Assistant
Nurseplus UK Ltd · Portsmouth
Nursery Assistant
Teacheroo · Gilmerton
Where nursery assistants earn the most across the UK.
Slough
1 open role
Beaconsfield
1 open role
County Down
1 open role
Warrington
1 open role
Burnley
1 open role
Farringdon
1 open role
Haslemere
1 open role
Oxfordshire
3 open roles
Devon
1 open role
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner
Average
£21,500 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs
Assistant Nursery Manager
Average
£21,500 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs
Deputy Nursery Manager
Average
£21,500 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs
Early Years Apprentice
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years apprentice jobs
Early Years Educator
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years educator jobs
Early Years Lead
Average
£21,500 per year
See early years lead jobs
The average salary for a nursery assistant in the United Kingdom is £21,500 per year. Pay typically ranges from £19,000 per year to £25,000 per year depending on experience, phase and location.
Nursery Assistants in Inner London and Outer London typically earn the most, with pay boosted by London weighting. See the "Highest paying cities" section above for a full breakdown.
Nursery Assistant pay is set by NJC or nursery-set scale.
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