Average Teaching assistants Salary in Breckland
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Breckland compares
The median pay for teaching assistantss in the East stood at £15,988 in 2025, placing them 11.3% below the UK-wide figure of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £15,988 stretches to roughly £16,432 in real spending power. Compared to the Breckland average across all roles (£28,303), teaching assistantss take home 43.5% less.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Breckland is in the East 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 Breckland?
The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Breckland) 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 Breckland 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 Breckland compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Breckland is £28,303. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 43.5% 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 Breckland. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.