A survey of more than 1,600 support staff in UK state schools finds that 46 per cent work an average of one to three hours extra per week, 21 per cent work four to six extra hours extra, eight per cent more than seven hours extra, and three per cent more than 11.
Despite this, 70 per cent report never getting paid for their overtime, while 17 per cent got paid “sometimes” and just 13 per cent were always remunerated.
The survey, which was undertaken by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), also reveals that workload demands are why 75 per cent of the support staff find themselves forced into overtime.
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