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Welsh Teaching Assistants Demand Fair Pay Amid Rising Demands

12/23/2025

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Unison reports Welsh teaching assistants face low pay and heavier duties.
Janet Murray, a teaching assistant with 20 years, and Kim Huntley, a colleague with 17 years, say demands have risen while pay has not.
Many teaching assistants are in single-income households and rely on benefits.
Unison calls for a negotiating body to address pay disparities.
Welsh Government says it aims to ensure fair recognition and remuneration for support staff.

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Story summary

Unison reports Welsh teaching assistants face low pay and heavier duties.
Janet Murray, a teaching assistant with 20 years, and Kim Huntley, a colleague with 17 years, say demands have risen while pay has not.
Many teaching assistants are in single-income households and rely on benefits.
Unison calls for a negotiating body to address pay disparities.
Welsh Government says it aims to ensure fair recognition and remuneration for support staff.