Average Teaching assistants Salary in New Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How New Forest compares
The median pay for teaching assistantss in the South East stood at £16,505 in 2025, placing them 8.4% below the UK-wide figure of £18,024. In practical terms, living costs in the South East run 3.2% above average. That means £16,505 stretches to roughly £15,993 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071, so teaching assistantss sit 45.1% less that benchmark.
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 New Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. New Forest is in the South 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 New Forest?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes New Forest) 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 New Forest 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 New Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in New Forest is £30,071. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 45.1% 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 New Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.