Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a nursery assistant earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£20,425 per year
per year in United Kingdom · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in United KingdomAssistant Nursery Manager in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in United KingdomDeputy Nursery Manager in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in United KingdomEarly Years Apprentice in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a nursery assistant in United Kingdom is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 3 live nursery assistant openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.