Higher level teaching assistants Salary in South West
Updated May 2026
Regional pay context
Median pay in South West is £2,498/month.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Sector pay context
Average weekly earnings in the Education sector are £620/week. Earnings grew +3.0% over the past 12 months vs +2.9% nationally.
Source: ONS Average Weekly Earnings (EARN03), not seasonally adjusted · December 2025
Employment patterns
- 64% of Higher level teaching assistants work full-time
- 86% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
Male
£19,468
Female
£20,631
Mean annual pay
Male
£20,396
Female
£20,046
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £19,468 | £20,631 |
| Mean | £20,396 | £20,046 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£21,233
Full-time (mean)
£23,312
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £21,233 |
| Mean | £23,312 |
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