Average Teaching assistants Salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North East region · Updated October 2025
How Stockton-on-Tees UA compares
A teaching assistants working in the North East could expect a median salary of £20,256 in 2025 — 12.4% above the national figure of £18,024. Factor in the North East's cost of living (9.9% below the UK norm) and a £20,256 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £22,482. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537, so teaching assistantss sit 31.4% less that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Stockton-on-Tees UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the North East (which includes Stockton-on-Tees UA) 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stockton-on-Tees UA is £29,537. Teaching assistants in the North East earn £20,256, which is 31.4% 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 Stockton-on-Tees UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.