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Staff at three Essex schools will strike over pay and recognition, seeking a specialist allowance to improve student support.
Support staff at three Essex schools are set to strike from January 28 to February 13 over a pay and recognition dispute, demanding a specialist allowance similar to one given to SEN teachers.
The union UNISON says the lack of such pay contributes to staff shortages and reliance on costly agency workers, undermining student stability.
The Lift Schools trust offers a backdated pay rise but denies the allowance is permitted under academy rules, while UNISON disputes this, citing other schools and the local government "green book" as precedents.
Staff emphasize the strikes aim to ensure consistent, experienced support for vulnerable pupils.
El personal de tres escuelas de Essex se pondrá en huelga por salarios y reconocimiento, buscando una asignación especial para mejorar el apoyo a los estudiantes.