Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a nursery assistant earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£20,425 per year
per year in South Shields · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in South Shields
Average
£20,425 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in South ShieldsAssistant Nursery Manager in South Shields
Average
£20,425 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in South ShieldsDeputy Nursery Manager in South Shields
Average
£20,425 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in South ShieldsEarly Years Apprentice in South Shields
Average
£20,425 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in South ShieldsThe average salary for a nursery assistant in South Shields is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery assistant openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Assistants in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in South ShieldsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.