Average Teaching assistants Salary in Southend-on-Sea UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Southend-on-Sea UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median teaching assistants salary in the East reached £15,988, sitting 11.3% below the national median of £18,024. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £15,988 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,432. The all-jobs average in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 40.7% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Southend-on-Sea UA) 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 Southend-on-Sea UA 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 Southend-on-Sea UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southend-on-Sea UA is £26,955. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 40.7% 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 Southend-on-Sea UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.