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Salary guide · Leicestershire

Nursery Assistant Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Nursery Assistant job openings in Leicestershire

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Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near Leicestershire

Compare average nursery assistant pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
Leeds£27,477 per year1 job
Leicester£26,650 per year1 job
Leicestershire This location£26,650 per year1 job

How much do similar professions to Nursery Assistant get paid in Leicestershire?

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in Leicestershire

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in Leicestershire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery assistants in Leicestershire?

There are currently 1 live nursery assistant opening in Leicestershire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a nursery assistant in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in Leicestershire 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.

What's the difference between nursery assistant pay in Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Assistant jobs in Leicestershire

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