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Salary guide · South East England

Nursery Assistant Salary in South East England

How much does a nursery assistant earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£21,930 per year

per year in South East England · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,380 per year£21,930 per year£25,500 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near South East England

Compare average nursery assistant pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
South East England This location£21,930 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Solihull£20,425 per yearView jobs
Somerset£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in South East England

How much does a nursery assistant earn in South East England?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in South East England is £21,930 per year, typically ranging from £19,380 per year to £25,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

South East England pays nursery assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery assistants in South East England?

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

How can a nursery assistant in South East England increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South East England it's £21,930 per year — a premium of £430 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Assistant jobs in South East England

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