People who work full time should not be penalised by having to pay for childcare so they can return to work, while people who don't work and have no need for childcare get it for free. How much do tax credits pay for childcare? How much does the government pay for child care? Is childcare tax deductible? How much will child care cost? Firstly i would like to say a big Thank You to every single one of you who has signed and supported our petition. We've reached 36,000 signatures, and that is incredible. Please invite your friends and colleagues to sign it too, and pass this petition., please add your message to. Don't forget to say what your role is (teaching assistant, teacher, parent, governor etc). “Behind every good Teacher is a great Teaching Assistant” "In Unity there is strength; We can move mountains when we're united and enjoy life --Without unity we are victims. Stay unite" - Bill Bailey Thanks again, we really appreciate your support.