Average Teaching assistants Salary in Rushmoor
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Rushmoor compares
The going rate for teaching assistantss in the South East? £16,505 at the median in 2025. That compares to £18,024 nationally — a gap of 8.4% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Rushmoor is £34,238, so teaching assistantss sit 51.8% 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 Rushmoor
Salary data is by ONS region. Rushmoor 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 Rushmoor?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South East (which includes Rushmoor) 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 Rushmoor 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 Rushmoor compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rushmoor is £34,238. Teaching assistants in the South East earn £16,505, which is 51.8% 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 Rushmoor. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.