Average Teaching assistants Salary in South Cambridgeshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How South Cambridgeshire compares
In 2025, teaching assistantss working in the East took home a median salary of £15,988 — that's 11.3% below the national average of £18,024. 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 South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 61.3% 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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Salary data is by ONS region. South Cambridgeshire is in the 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 South Cambridgeshire?
The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes South Cambridgeshire) 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 South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Cambridgeshire is £41,348. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 61.3% 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 South Cambridgeshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.