Pupils at some Manchester schools are being taught by assistants and lunchtime supervisors instead of teachers
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxPupils in some Manchester schools are being taught by teaching assistants and lunchtime supervisors instead of teachers, councillors have heard.Concerns have been raised about the ‘unjust’ level of face-to-face interaction required of non-teaching staff during lockdown when compared to teachers.One teaching assistant told a councillor that the way they are being treated is having a ‘demoralising’ effect on them.More staff, including cooks and caretakers, are also being expected to be onsite to teach and support the children of key workers even if there are low numbers of attendance.Trade unions have been raising concerns over this disparity with Manchester council since the first coronavirus lockdown last March.The ‘lack.
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