Average Teaching assistants Salary in Hartlepool UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Hartlepool 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%. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £20,256 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,482. Compared to the Hartlepool UA average across all roles (£28,204), teaching assistantss take home 28.2% less.
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 Hartlepool UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North East (which includes Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Hartlepool UA is £28,204. Teaching assistants in the North East earn £20,256, which is 28.2% 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 Hartlepool UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.