The number of assaults on teachers rose by as much as 50 per cent in some local authorities, including Swansea, Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
The figures, uncovered by Clwyd West assembly member Darren Millar, show the number of pupil exclusions due to assault rose from 913 in 2007/08 to 1,234 in 2010/11.
Millar said: "No-one should have to put up with threats of violence or aggression at work. Teachers across Wales do an outstanding job for our young people, but need to be supported so they can focus on what they do best – teach."
Angela Burns, shadow minister for education, argued that the "alarming figures" lay bare the challenges facing teachers in the classroom.
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