Average Teaching assistants Salary in Forest of Dean
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Forest of Dean compares
The median pay for teaching assistantss in the South West stood at £15,458 in 2025, placing them 14.2% below the UK-wide figure of £18,024. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387, so teaching assistantss sit 39.1% less that benchmark.
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 Forest of Dean
Salary data is by ONS region. Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean?
The median teaching assistants salary in the South West (which includes Forest of Dean) 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 Forest of Dean 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 Forest of Dean compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Forest of Dean is £25,387. Teaching assistants in the South West earn £15,458, which is 39.1% 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 Forest of Dean. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.