Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 57858

Special Educational Needs: Classroom Assistants

Tabled: 5 June 2025

Answered: 13 June 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve the retention of teaching assistants who support children with SEND.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

Teaching assistants play a vital role in children’s education, including for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They are crucial to ensuring we give children the best possible life chances.This government values and recognises ...

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