AQW 24334/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 23560/22-27, for a breakdown of those employed directly by the Education Authority.
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 12 March 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 12 March 2025
- Answer due by
- 18 March 2025
- Answered
- 18 March 20256 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
The Education Authority (EA) is the employing authority for all support staff employed in controlled and maintained schools.
The table below provides a breakdown of the categories of staff by whether the role of employer is carried out by the Board of Governors, on behalf of the EA, or by the EA itself.
| Board of Governors | EA |
| Classroom Assistant Supervisory Assistant Building Supervisor Cleaning Staff* Extended & After Schools Staff Other including invigilators, language assistants, sports coaches and technicians | Transport Staff Catering Staff Youth Workers Cleaning Staff (EA Cleaning Service) |
* Schools that do not avail of EA Cleaning Service employ cleaners directly