Average Teaching assistants Salary in Bradford
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Bradford compares
A teaching assistants working in the Yorkshire and The Humber could expect a median salary of £17,293 in 2025 — 4.1% below the national figure of £18,024. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £17,293 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,108. Compared to the Bradford average across all roles (£29,745), teaching assistantss take home 41.9% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. Bradford is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Bradford?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Bradford) 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 Bradford 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 Bradford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bradford is £29,745. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 41.9% 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 Bradford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.