Average Teaching assistants Salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compares
In 2025, teaching assistantss working in the Wales took home a median salary of £18,002 — that's 0.1% below the national average of £18,024. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £18,002 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £20,002. The all-jobs average in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 31.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £18,002 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,002 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent?
The median teaching assistants salary in the Wales (which includes Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent) is £18,002 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does teaching assistants pay in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the Wales earn 0.1% below the national median of £18,024. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent is £26,241. Teaching assistants in the Wales earn £18,002, which is 31.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blaenau Gwent / Blaenau Gwent. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.