Nursery Assistant Salary in Ballymena

The average salary for a nursery assistant in Ballymena is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Ballymena tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live nursery assistant openings in Ballymena rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Nursery Assistants in Ballymena typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Ballymena it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.