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Pre-School Assistant Salary in South East England

How much does a pre-school assistant earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£29,070 per year

per year in South East England · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,440 per year£29,070 per year£36,720 per year

Pre-School Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical pre-school assistant pay across the UK. Pre-School Assistant pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for pre-school assistants near South East England

Compare average pre-school assistant pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage pre-school assistant salaryJobs
South East England This location£29,070 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
Solihull£27,075 per yearView jobs
Somerset£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Pre-School Assistant get paid in South East England?

Frequently asked questions about pre-school assistant pay in South East England

How much does a pre-school assistant earn in South East England?

The average salary for a pre-school assistant in South East England is £29,070 per year, typically ranging from £22,440 per year to £36,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for pre-school assistants?

South East England pays pre-school assistants around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire pre-school assistants in South East England?

Live pre-school assistant openings in South East England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a pre-school assistant in South East England increase their salary?

Pre-School Assistants in South East England typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between pre-school assistant pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South East England it's £29,070 per year — a premium of £570 per year versus the UK average.

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