Salary guide · Durham
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£20,425 per year
per year in Durham · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery assistant in Durham is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Assistants in Durham 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 Durham it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Durham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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