The Minns Government's announcement today it will deploy 400 admin staff to the state's public schools to assist teachers is welcome news, says the union representing school assistants.
Employing more staff to support teachers as well as topping up the hours of existing staff will result in fewer teachers ditching the profession due to the huge administrative loads many have to endure.
Stewart Little, General Secretary of the Public Service Association, which represents staff who assist teachers in our state's schools says the Minns Government and Education Minister Prue Car should be congratulated on such an unprecedented investment in the education of the children of NSW.
"Support staff are critical to making sure our kids, especially those with disabilities, learning difficulties, and challenging home environments, can make it through the mainstream school system," says Stewart Little.
"98% of the staff assisting teachers in our state's public schools are women so this is a great boost for women in the workplace.
"Over half of these new 400 jobs will be going to regional schools so it's a great boost for jobs in the bush, which is fantastic.
"This investment by the Minns Government and Education Minister Prue Car will allow teachers to concentrate on lesson preparation and quality teaching," says Stewart Little.
