Teacher Recruitment in South Wales Central

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:46 pm on 5 December 2017.

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Photo of Gareth Bennett Gareth Bennett UKIP 1:46, 5 December 2017

There have been problems with the retention of teaching assistants, or TAs. Often, TAs qualify as higher level TAs, but find that they aren't given the salary or responsibilities appropriate to the new level. This has contributed to many leaving the profession. What steps can the Welsh Government take to address this problem?