Average Educational support assistants Salary in Braintree
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Braintree compares
In practical terms, a educational support assistants in the East earned a median of £16,861 during 2025, which works out to 1.3% below the UK-wide median of £17,086. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £16,861 stretches to roughly £17,329 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Braintree is £32,175. By comparison, educational support assistantss earn 47.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,861 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,329 — 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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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Braintree
Salary data is by ONS region. Braintree is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Braintree?
The median educational support assistants salary in the East (which includes Braintree) is £16,861 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does educational support assistants pay in Braintree compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the East earn 1.3% below the national median of £17,086. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Braintree compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Braintree is £32,175. Educational support assistants in the East earn £16,861, which is 47.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Braintree. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.