Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£20,210 per year
per year in Scotland · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in ScotlandAssistant Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in ScotlandDeputy Nursery Manager in Scotland
Average
£20,210 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a nursery assistant in Scotland is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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 Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Assistants in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.