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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Adur

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£16,505

-£1,519 (8.4% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,024 · Hourly: £13.96

South East vs all UK regions

South West£15,458South East£16,505London£21,070

Mean annual: £16,345 · Jobs in region: 37

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How Adur compares

vs UK average for teaching assistantss -£1,519 (8.4% below)

vs Adur all-jobs average -£11,733 (41.6% below)

If you're a teaching assistants in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £16,505. That's 8.4% below what teaching assistantss earn nationally (£18,024). Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £16,505 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,993. The all-jobs average in Adur is £28,238. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 41.6% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £16,505 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £15,993 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teaching assistants salary in Adur?

The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Adur) is £16,505 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does teaching assistants pay in Adur compare to the UK average?

Teaching assistants in the South East earn 8.4% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.

Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Adur compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Adur is £28,238. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 41.6% below the local average across all occupations.