2026-10-15
Unfilled support assistant positions and pressure on the inclusive model
The lack of professionals to fill support assistant positions creates additional pressure on the educational system. This situation directly affects the ability to ensure that every child has the accompaniment they need for their school development.
This scenario is compounded by a complex distribution of hours. According to the Ombudsman's report from January 2025, despite an overall increase of 15.5% in hours, 23.2% of centers (466 out of 2,011) saw a reduction in their allocation.
The management of these hours is based on the Protocol for evaluating complementary support needs (Annex 4), which scores up to 81 points across four blocks to calculate the allocation for each center.
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