Unison Report Reveals Welsh Teaching Assistants Struggles: Low Pay, High Demands, and Christmas DilemmasThe podcast episode delves into the challenges faced by teaching assistants in Welsh schools, who are creating Christmas magic for pupils despite earning rock-bottom pay. The report from Unison reveals that these workers, predominantly women, earn between £1,200 and £1,399 per month during term time, often less than a full-time minimum wage job. Their roles have expanded since the pandemic, leading to increased anxiety, poor social skills, and complex needs among pupils. Teaching assistants like Janet Murray and Kim Huntley share their experiences, highlighting the lack of proper training, extra pay, and support for handling violence and bad behavior. The report emphasizes high turnover due to low pay and the Welsh governments agreement to improve recognition and fair treatment for these unsung heroes.

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