Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£20,640 per year
per year in Southampton · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonDeputy Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonEarly Years Apprentice in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a nursery assistant in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery assistant openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Assistants in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in SouthamptonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.