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Asked by Michelle

AQW 21490/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail any actions he is taking to create a training and career pathway for classroom assistants.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 28 January 2025

  • Answered
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Tabled
28 January 2025
Answer due by
12 February 2025
Answered
3 February 20256 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

The Education Authority (EA) employs the majority of classroom assistants working in schools across Northern Ireland. The EA has commenced a strategic review of the classroom assistant employment model which includes a specific workstream on professional standards, career pathways and professional development. This work is at an early stage and is linked to the wider Special Educational Needs reform programme.

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