
Many SEN teaching assistants (TAs) handle complex behavioural, medical, and communication needs. We feel current pay doesn’t reflect the intensity or value of the work. Low pay contributes to recruitment & retention challenges. We believe TAs should receive SEN allowances.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
Provide more funding for children with SEN in schools
Fund more training for teachers to support children with SEN
Mandate all teachers in mainstream schools receive SEN & mental health training
Require 3-month SEN school placements for all trainee teachers
Reform pay, working conditions and national standards for TA's and SEN LSA's.
Many SEN teaching assistants (TAs) handle complex behavioural, medical, and communication needs. We feel current pay doesn’t reflect the intensity or value of the work. Low pay contributes to recruitment & retention challenges. We believe TAs should receive SEN allowances.
Provide more funding for children with SEN in schools
Fund more training for teachers to support children with SEN
Mandate all teachers in mainstream schools receive SEN & mental health training
Require 3-month SEN school placements for all trainee teachers
Reform pay, working conditions and national standards for TA's and SEN LSA's.