Average Teaching assistants Salary in Gateshead
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Gateshead compares
The median pay for teaching assistantss in the North East stood at £20,256 in 2025, placing them 12.4% above the UK-wide figure of £18,024. 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 Gateshead is £28,507, so teaching assistantss sit 28.9% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Gateshead?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North East (which includes Gateshead) 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Gateshead is £28,507. Teaching assistants in the North East earn £20,256, which is 28.9% 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 Gateshead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.