Average Teaching assistants Salary in Isles of Scilly
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Isles of Scilly compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the South West earned £15,458 at the median — 14.2% below the national benchmark of £18,024. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £15,458 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,085.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £15,458 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,085 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Isles of Scilly
Salary data is by ONS region. Isles of Scilly is in the South West 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 Isles of Scilly?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South West (which includes Isles of Scilly) is £15,458 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 Isles of Scilly compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the South West earn 14.2% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Isles of Scilly. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.