Teaching assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£21,378
per year
Hourly Rate
£10.28
per hour
Mean Salary
£20,486
per year
Salary Range
Teaching assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £9,43425th: £16,092Median: £21,37875th: £25,46490th: £29,226
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £21,378 |
| Monthly | £1,782 |
| Fortnightly | £822 |
| Weekly | £411 |
| Daily | £82 |
| Hourly | £10.28 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £9,434 | £786 | Entry level |
| 25th | £16,092 | £1,341 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £21,378 | £1,782 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £25,464 | £2,122 | Experienced |
| 90th | £29,226 | £2,436 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Teaching assistants in the UK is £21,378, equating to £1,782 per month or £10.28 per hour.
Salaries range from £9,434 at entry level (10th percentile) to £29,226 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £19,792.
The Teaching assistants salary of £21,378 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. | £21,039 | £10.11 |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £21,769 | £10.47 |
| Housekeeping and Related Services | £21,790 | £10.48 |
| Officers of non-governmental organisations | £21,822 | £10.49 |
| Cooks | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Teaching and Childcare Support Occupations | £20,783 | £9.99 |
| Educational support assistants | £20,726 | £9.96 |
| Early education and childcare assistants | £22,171 | £10.66 |
| Secretarial and related occupations | £22,255 | £10.70 |
| Secretarial and Related Occupations | £22,255 | £10.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Teaching assistants salary in the UK?
The median Teaching assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £21,378 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Teaching assistants earn per hour?
A Teaching assistants earns approximately £10.28 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Teaching assistants?
A Teaching assistants earns approximately £1,782 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Teaching assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Teaching assistants salary of £21,378 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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