Average Teaching assistants Salary in Basildon
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Basildon compares
A teaching assistants working in the East could expect a median salary of £15,988 in 2025 — 11.3% below the national figure of £18,024. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £15,988 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,432. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050, so teaching assistantss sit 50.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,988 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,432 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Basildon?
The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Basildon) is £15,988 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 Basildon compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the East earn 11.3% 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 Basildon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Basildon is £32,050. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 50.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Basildon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.