I earn little more than 5 an hour and am only paid during term time.
To do my job to my satisfaction I work many unpaid hours each week. I am overqualified for my job, and am not the only one at our school doing this - we also have qualified teachers who have given up teaching to become teaching assistants as they want a life outside of school.
We are a very committed team of ten support staff who give a lot in time and enthusiasm. I am not moaning, as I love my job, but it would be nice to have recognition of the qualifications we have and better pay for the job we do.
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