What Does a Teaching Assistant Do? A Real Look at Their Day in 2025
You’ve probably asked yourself: what does a teaching assistant do—are they just there to help the teacher hand out papers? …
Read MoreHow to Become a SEN Teaching Assistant?
Let’s start with the truth. Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching assistants aren’t just helpers. They calm storms, break down walls, …
Read MoreWhich Teaching Assistant Qualification Is Right For Me?
Level 2? Level 3? HLTA? The options can feel like alphabet soup. Here’s the answer up front. If you’ve never …
Read MoreTeachers Assistant Pay Rise 2026: NJC, Term-Time & London Allowances
Good news! Teachers assistant pay rise kicks in from 2026. TAs get 3.2% more, starting at £24,413 full-time. Schools pro-rate …
Read MoreCan a TA Be Left Alone With a Class? Here’s the Full Picture
Can a TA be left alone with a class? If you’ve ever worked in a school—or even just visited one—you’ve …
Read MoreOfsted’s New Game Plan: What questions will Ofsted ask staff?
Big changes are coming to Ofsted inspections, especially with the new rules kicking in properly by November 2025! If you’re …
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