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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Horsham

ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — South East region

£16,505

-£1,519 (8.4% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,024 · Hourly: £13.96

South East vs all UK regions

South West£15,458South East£16,505London£21,070

Mean annual: £16,345 · Jobs in region: 37

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How Horsham compares

vs UK average for teaching assistantss -£1,519 (8.4% below)

vs Horsham all-jobs average -£15,829 (49.0% below)

For teaching assistantss based in the South East, 2025 brought a median salary of £16,505. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 8.4% below the norm. 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 Horsham average across all roles (£32,334), teaching assistantss take home 49.0% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teaching assistants salary in Horsham?

The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Horsham) 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 Horsham 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 Horsham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Horsham is £32,334. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 49.0% below the local average across all occupations.