Average Teaching assistants Salary in South Tyneside
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How South Tyneside compares
Worth noting that teaching assistantss in the North East earned £20,256 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £18,024 — a difference of 12.4%. In practical terms, living costs in the North East run 9.9% below average. That means £20,256 stretches to roughly £22,482 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in South Tyneside is £25,490. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 20.5% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North East index: 90.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,256 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,482 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North East is 9.9% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near South Tyneside
Salary data is by ONS region. South Tyneside is in the North 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 Tyneside?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North East (which includes South Tyneside) is £20,256 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 Tyneside compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the North East earn 12.4% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the North East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in South Tyneside compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Tyneside is £25,490. Teaching assistants in the North East earn £20,256, which is 20.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the North East region. The all-jobs average is specific to South Tyneside. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.