Average Teaching assistants Salary in Stratford-on-Avon
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Stratford-on-Avon compares
A teaching assistants working in the West Midlands could expect a median salary of £18,939 in 2025 — 5.1% above the national figure of £18,024. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,698. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Stratford-on-Avon is £42,929, so teaching assistantss sit 55.9% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,939 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,698 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Teaching assistants salary in areas near Stratford-on-Avon
Salary data is by ONS region. Stratford-on-Avon is in the West Midlands 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 Stratford-on-Avon?
The median teaching assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Stratford-on-Avon) is £18,939 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 Stratford-on-Avon compare to the UK average?
Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn 5.1% above the national median of £18,024. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is teaching assistants a well-paid job in Stratford-on-Avon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Stratford-on-Avon is £42,929. Teaching assistants in the West Midlands earn £18,939, which is 55.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for teaching assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Stratford-on-Avon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.