Average Teaching assistants Salary in Rochford
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Rochford compares
The going rate for teaching assistantss in the East? £15,988 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,024 nationally — a gap of 11.3% below. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,988 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,432. The all-jobs average in Rochford is £26,706. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 40.1% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £15,988 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,432 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Rochford?
The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Rochford) is £15,988 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 Rochford compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the East earn 11.3% 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 Rochford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rochford is £26,706. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 40.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rochford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.