§ Linda PerhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to improve the(a) pay, (b) training and (c) career prospects of classroom assistants in Ilford, North. [80538]
§ Mr. MilibandThe pay of teaching assistants is a matter for local authorities and schools to determine. A consultative document "Developing the role of school support staff" was published on 22 October, and sets out plans for career routes and the creation of standards and training for a new higher level role for teaching assistants. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.