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Nursery Assistant Salary in Oxford

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Oxford?

Average base salary in Oxford

£22,360 per year

per year in Oxford · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£26,000 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Oxford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near Oxford

Compare average nursery assistant pay in Oxford and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
Outer London£23,650 per yearView jobs
Oxford This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire£22,360 per yearView jobs
Oswestry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Otley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Padstow£20,425 per yearView jobs
Paignton£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in Oxford

How much does a nursery assistant earn in Oxford?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in Oxford is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Oxford a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

Oxford pays nursery assistants around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery assistants in Oxford?

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

How can a nursery assistant in Oxford increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in Oxford typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Oxford it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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