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Salary guide · St Helens

Nursery Assistant Salary in St Helens

How much does a nursery assistant earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£20,425 per year

per year in St Helens · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in St Helens is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery assistants near St Helens

Compare average nursery assistant pay in St Helens and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery assistant salaryJobs
St Helens This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Austell£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Davids£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Ives£20,425 per yearView jobs
St Neots£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stafford£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Assistant get paid in St Helens?

Frequently asked questions about nursery assistant pay in St Helens

How much does a nursery assistant earn in St Helens?

The average salary for a nursery assistant in St Helens is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is St Helens a well-paid area for nursery assistants?

St Helens tends to sit around 5% 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 St Helens?

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

How can a nursery assistant in St Helens increase their salary?

Nursery Assistants in St Helens 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 St Helens and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In St Helens it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Assistant jobs in St Helens

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