Average Teaching assistants Salary in North Yorkshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How North Yorkshire UA compares
Based on 2025 data, teaching assistantss in the Yorkshire and The Humber earned £17,293 at the median — 4.1% below the national benchmark of £18,024. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £17,293 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £19,108. The all-jobs average in North Yorkshire UA is £29,288. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 41.0% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £17,293 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £19,108 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. North Yorkshire UA is in the Yorkshire and The Humber 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 North Yorkshire UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes North Yorkshire UA) is £17,293 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 North Yorkshire UA compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 4.1% 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 North Yorkshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Yorkshire UA is £29,288. Teaching assistants in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £17,293, which is 41.0% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Yorkshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.