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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Ashford

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 Ashford compares

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

vs Ashford all-jobs average -£12,613 (43.3% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical teaching assistants in the South East earned £16,505. Compared to the UK median of £18,024, that's 8.4% below. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £16,505 has an effective purchasing power closer to £15,993. Compared to the Ashford average across all roles (£29,118), teaching assistantss take home 43.3% less.

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 Ashford?

The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Ashford) 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 Ashford 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 Ashford compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Ashford is £29,118. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 43.3% below the local average across all occupations.