However, new figures also revealed this week show some teachingassistants are being paid as little as 5.05 an hour.
A survey carried out for the Department for Children, Schools andFamilies by the Institute of Education found that 42 per cent of allsupport staff earn less than 7.50 an hour, with hugevariations.
Unison, the largest union for school support staff, called for anational pay and conditions framework to end disparities.
Christina McAnea, Unison national secretary for education, said, 'Thisis nothing short of exploitation and headteachers must face up to theirresponsibilities to end it.
'The Government's wider agenda for extended services, personalisedlearning and targeting resources towards the most disadvantagedchildren, will all be put at risk if the lack of training opportunitiesand low pay are not taken seriously.'
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