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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Monday, 21 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 January 2019. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Monday, 28 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Teaching Assistants: Job Description

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has issued a standardised specification for the job description for teaching assistants.

Answer

The Department has not issued a job description or specification for the role of teaching assistants. It is for employers to define job roles and make decisions about contracts of employment. The Education Endowment Foundation has published evidence and guidance providing recommendations for the effective use of teaching assistants in order to support employers further on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
210657
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Classroom assistants Job description
Link
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