Teaching assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £21,500 per year, equivalent to £14.51 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 3.7% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £19,500 in South West to £24,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £21,239/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£21,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.51
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+3.7%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£18,500 – £24,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Teaching assistants across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £24,500 |
| North East | £22,500 |
| Scotland | £22,000 |
| North West | £21,000 |
| East Midlands | £21,000 |
| East | £21,000 |
| Wales | £21,000 |
| West Midlands | £20,500 |
| South East | £20,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £19,500 |
| South West | £19,500 |
| UK | £21,500 |
Annual pay grew by +3.7% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Teaching assistants.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Teaching assistants in the UK is £21,500 per year (about £14.51 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Teaching assistants earn between £18,500 and £24,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Teaching assistants pay rose by 3.7% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Teaching assistants is in London, at £24,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Teaching assistants assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work and with routine administrative tasks.
Academic qualifications may be required by some employers, although entry is possible with relevant experience (possibly on a voluntary basis) alone. NVQs at level 2 and 3 qualifications are available. DBS clearance is mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.