Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Require teaching assistants for every class
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to understand the strain teachers can be under when teaching large classes, and require a teaching assistant for every class. Currently children, including those with learning difficulties, can be left with too little support, making it hard for them to access the curriculum.
Children are the future and without the firm foundations this is impacting their learning later. Too many good teachers are leaving the profession because of the demands made on them are too much, unreachable targets and not enough support in the classroom. Having a teaching assistant in every class should help support teachers and the children and lead to better outcomes.
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
3 Nov 2023
Closed
3 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.