Average Teaching assistants Salary in South Ribble
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How South Ribble compares
If you're a teaching assistants in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £19,258. That's 6.8% above what teaching assistantss earn nationally (£18,024). The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average, so a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power closer to £21,116. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Ribble is £30,126, so teaching assistantss sit 36.1% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,258 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,116 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near South Ribble
Salary data is by ONS region. South Ribble is in the North West 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 Ribble?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North West (which includes South Ribble) is £19,258 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 Ribble compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North West earn 6.8% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in South Ribble compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Ribble is £30,126. Teaching assistants in the North West earn £19,258, which is 36.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Ribble. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.