Teaching Assistants and Support Staff

Part of Education – in the House of Commons at on 4 November 2024.

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Photo of Ian Lavery Ian Lavery Labour, Blyth and Ashington

Low pay and limited career progression are driving many teaching support staff out of our classrooms. Three quarters of the profession are either considering leaving or are actively looking to leave, with one in five teaching assistant posts currently vacant. Will my right hon. Friend recommit to addressing this recruitment and retention crisis and ensure that these hugely valued employees receive the wages and terms and conditions that they have longed for, for so long?