Average Educational support assistants Salary in Teignbridge
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Teignbridge compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the South West earned a median of £16,938 during 2025, which works out to 0.9% below the UK-wide median of £17,086. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,938 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,625. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Teignbridge is £28,636, so educational support assistantss sit 40.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £16,938 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,625 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Teignbridge
Salary data is by ONS region. Teignbridge is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Teignbridge?
The median educational support assistants salary in the South West (which includes Teignbridge) is £16,938 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does educational support assistants pay in Teignbridge compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the South West earn 0.9% below the national median of £17,086. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Teignbridge compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Teignbridge is £28,636. Educational support assistants in the South West earn £16,938, which is 40.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Teignbridge. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.