Average Teaching assistants Salary in Dorset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Dorset UA compares
If you're a teaching assistants in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £15,458. That's 14.2% below what teaching assistantss earn nationally (£18,024). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £15,458 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,085. The all-jobs average in Dorset UA is £29,292. By comparison, teaching assistantss earn 47.2% less than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. Dorset 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 Dorset UA?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South West (which includes Dorset 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 Dorset 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 Dorset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dorset UA is £29,292. Teaching assistants in the South West earn £15,458, which is 47.2% 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 Dorset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.