Average Teaching assistants Salary in Brighton and Hove UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Brighton and Hove UA compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the South East earned £16,505 at the median — 8.4% below the national benchmark of £18,024. 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 Brighton and Hove UA average across all roles (£33,649), teaching assistantss take home 50.9% 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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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Brighton and Hove UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Brighton and Hove UA is in the South 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 Brighton and Hove UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Brighton and Hove UA) 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 Brighton and Hove UA 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 Brighton and Hove UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Brighton and Hove UA is £33,649. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 50.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Brighton and Hove UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.