Average Teaching assistants Salary in Darlington UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Darlington UA compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the North East earned £20,256 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 12.4%. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £20,256 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,482. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692, so teaching assistantss sit 31.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,256 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,482 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Darlington UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Darlington UA is in the North 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 Darlington UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North East (which includes Darlington UA) is £20,256 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 Darlington UA compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North East earn 12.4% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Darlington UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Darlington UA is £29,692. Teaching assistants in the North East earn £20,256, which is 31.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Darlington UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.