Average Teaching assistants Salary in Folkestone and Hythe
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Folkestone and Hythe compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median teaching assistants salary in the South East reached £16,505, sitting 8.4% below the national median of £18,024. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £16,505 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,993. Compared to the Folkestone and Hythe average across all roles (£31,907), teaching assistantss take home 48.3% 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 Folkestone and Hythe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Folkestone and Hythe?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Folkestone and Hythe) 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 Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Folkestone and Hythe is £31,907. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 48.3% 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 Folkestone and Hythe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.