However, I am disenchanted with the whole scene. My low salary has remained stagnant, even with my improved qualifications. So now I am seeking employment where my qualifications may count for something.
Hopefully a career structure will improve pay conditions for those more qualified, but what good is a degree when you work as a teaching assistant if you have no more money in your pay packet?
And as for teaching assistants taking more responsibility in the classroom, I think they could probably do a better job of behaviour management than some teachers.
Jane Jones, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.
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