Salary guide · Leicester
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£20,640 per year
per year in Leicester · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | £27,477 per year | 1 job |
| Leicester This location | £26,650 per year | 1 job |
| Leicestershire | £26,650 per year | 1 job |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in LeicesterAssistant Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in LeicesterDeputy Nursery Manager in Leicester
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for a nursery assistant in Leicester is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live nursery assistant opening in Leicester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Leicester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in LeicesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.