Average Teaching assistants Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
For teaching assistantss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £15,458. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £18,024 — making this 14.2% below the norm. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £15,458 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,085. Compared to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA average across all roles (£31,121), teaching assistantss take home 50.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £15,458 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,085 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teaching assistants salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA) is £15,458 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the South West earn 14.2% 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Teaching assistants in the South West earn £15,458, which is 50.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.