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