Average Teaching assistants Salary in Reading UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reading UA compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the South East earned £16,505 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 8.4%. Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £16,505 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £15,993. Compared to the Reading UA average across all roles (£44,956), teaching assistantss take home 63.3% 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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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Reading UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Reading UA 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 Reading UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Reading UA) 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 Reading UA 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 Reading UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reading UA is £44,956. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 63.3% 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 Reading UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.