Average Teaching assistants Salary in Barnsley
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Barnsley compares
In practical terms, a teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned a median of £17,293 during 2025, which works out to 4.1% below the UK-wide median of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £17,293 stretches to roughly £19,108 in real spending power. Compared to the Barnsley average across all roles (£29,339), teaching assistantss take home 41.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,293 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,108 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Barnsley?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Barnsley) is £17,293 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 Barnsley compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.1% 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 Barnsley compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnsley is £29,339. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 41.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnsley. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.