The Scottish Qualifications Authority is to offer Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) at levels two and three to new and existing classroom assistants. Students will study for SVQs at further education colleges, but work in the classroom will count towards them.
Launching the new qualification, Scottish education minister Peter Peacock said, 'Classroom assistants have been an invaluable addition to primary schools and the benefits they bring have been recognised by headteachers, classroom teachers, parents and pupils.
'Children reap the benefits because they have more contact time with adults and research has also shown that the introduction of classroom assistants has helped improve pupils' motivation and behaviour.'
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