Petition · Department for Education
Fund increased wage for Teaching Assistants
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
We feel that the role of a Teaching Assistant has changed dramatically over the years and the current salary does not reflect the hours and hard work they do. We think this need to be addressed and increased.
As Teaching Assistants, we are not only teachers. We feel we often act as carers, support workers, counsellors and the only trusted adult in a lot of cases. We work tirelessly to provide love and care for every child and we think the salary associated with the role is totally out of date.
Timeline
| 28 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
28 Jul 2025
Closed
28 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.