Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery assistant in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live nursery assistant openings in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in DorsetLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.