Average Educational support assistants Salary in Rossendale
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Rossendale compares
If you're a educational support assistants in the North West, the typical salary in 2025 was £19,031. That's 11.4% above what educational support assistantss earn nationally (£17,086). In practical terms, living costs in the North West run 8.8% below average. That means £19,031 stretches to roughly £20,867 in real spending power. Compared to the Rossendale average across all roles (£27,288), educational support assistantss take home 30.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £19,031 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,867 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Educational support assistants salary in areas near Rossendale
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average educational support assistants salary in Rossendale?
The median educational support assistants salary in the North West (which includes Rossendale) is £19,031 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 Rossendale compare to the UK average?
Educational support assistants in the North West earn 11.4% above the national median of £17,086. This makes the North West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is educational support assistants a well-paid job in Rossendale compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rossendale is £27,288. Educational support assistants in the North West earn £19,031, which is 30.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for educational support assistantss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Rossendale. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.