Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£20,210 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Nursery Manager in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Northern IrelandDeputy Nursery Manager in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Northern IrelandEarly Years Apprentice in Northern Ireland
Average
£20,210 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a nursery assistant in Northern Ireland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery assistant openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Assistants in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.