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Average Teaching assistants Salary in Tendring

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£15,988

-£2,036 (11.3% below) vs UK average

UK median: £18,024 · Hourly: £13.49

East vs all UK regions

South West£15,458East£15,988London£21,070

Mean annual: £15,646 · Jobs in region: 22

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How Tendring compares

vs UK average for teaching assistantss -£2,036 (11.3% below)

vs Tendring all-jobs average -£11,079 (40.9% below)

The numbers for 2025 show that a typical teaching assistants in the East earned £15,988. Compared to the UK median of £18,024, that's 11.3% below. 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. Compared to the Tendring average across all roles (£27,067), teaching assistantss take home 40.9% less.

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 Tendring?

The median teaching assistants salary in the East (which includes Tendring) 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 Tendring 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 Tendring compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Tendring is £27,067. Teaching assistants in the East earn £15,988, which is 40.9% below the local average across all occupations.