Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£21,285 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a nursery assistant in Cardiff is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 4 live nursery assistant openings in Cardiff on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Cardiff from schools, trusts and agencies.
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