Thousands of school support staff in Wales are being pushed into poverty even though they’re working because the current system for setting pay is failing them, says UNISON Cymru today (Tuesday). A major new Labour Research Department report commissioned by the union shows staff are routinely employed on the wrong grade, regularly work above their […]
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A family liaison officer from Torfaen has today (Friday) been named the Cymru winner of UNISON’s Stars in Our Schools award, the union says. Tina Goodland, who works at Nant Celyn Primary School, was selected from nominations across Wales for the annual award that recognises the dedication of school support staff who help children learn […]
Tens of thousands of staff in schools and colleges across Wales have been spared a hike in costly registration fees for another year, thanks to UNISON.
School support workers have been awarded compensation after it was discovered they were not given their full leave entitlement, says UNISON.
Hundreds of teaching assistants say they don’t have adequate training to deliver the Curriculum for Wales, says their union UNISON today (Thursday).
Washing machines have been installed at a primary school in South Wales to help parents and the surrounding community with soaring energy bills.
‘Worn out’ teaching assistant quits after more than a decade as wages fall and responsibilities rise
A teaching assistant who joined the profession after the loss of her own child is leaving in the face of low wages and rising responsibilities.
Eight education unions representing thousands of school employees across Wales jointly wrote to Welsh government urging it to include the whole school workforce as a priority group for tests
School support staff will be central to the success of the full return to schools in September and Welsh Government’s operation guidance must reflect this, says UNISON.
All learning support staff in Wales must now be registered with the Education Workforce Council
Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON
UNISON Cymru / Wales lobbying sees seventh council agree to pay new annual registration fees for school staff
Rhondda Cynon Taf becomes sixth Welsh council to pay registration fees for teaching assistants being introduced in April
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