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Salary guide · South Yorkshire

Nursery Assistant Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a nursery assistant earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£20,640 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Nursery Assistant job openings in South Yorkshire

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Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near South Yorkshire

Compare average nursery assistant pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
Southampton£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a nursery assistant earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in South Yorkshire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Yorkshire a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery assistants in South Yorkshire?

There are currently 1 live nursery assistant opening in South Yorkshire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a nursery assistant in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in South Yorkshire 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.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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