'Nursery nurses and classroom assistants are being used to "fill the gaps". My own head teacher, when faced with a reception class with no teacher, is likely to call on the school's support staff to take the class.
'I have been left in charge of a Year 2 class with another nursery nurse and with the promise of a co-ordinator popping in to "make sure we were all right". Although I am capable of taking the class for a short time, that is not part of my job and I did not want to be a teacher. I find it stressful and hard work and I am very aware that I am receiving half the pay of a supply teacher.
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