Salary guide · Wales
How much does a nursery assistant earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£20,210 per year
per year in Wales · NJC or nursery-set scale
Nursery Assistant pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Assistant pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery assistant pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery assistant in Wales is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live nursery assistant openings in Wales on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Nursery Assistants in Wales 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 Wales it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery assistant vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Nursery Assistant jobs in WalesLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.