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Nursery Assistant Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£20,640 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average nursery assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£20,425 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Durham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Assistant get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

Live nursery assistant openings in Newcastle upon Tyne rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and nationally?

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

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