Average Teaching assistants Salary in Reigate and Banstead
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Reigate and Banstead compares
If you're a teaching assistants in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £16,505. That's 8.4% below what teaching assistantss earn nationally (£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. The all-jobs average in Reigate and Banstead is £39,073. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 57.8% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Reigate and Banstead
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Reigate and Banstead?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Reigate and Banstead) 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 Reigate and Banstead 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 Reigate and Banstead compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Reigate and Banstead is £39,073. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 57.8% 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 Reigate and Banstead. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.