Salary guide · Kent
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£20,425 per year
per year in Kent · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery assistant in Kent is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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 Kent on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in Kent 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 Kent it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in KentLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.