Resources for Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants make up a quarter of the education workforce and their main job role is assisting students who need help. TAs display initiative, self-motivation and exceptional organisation skills as well as sparkle!

Every day is different for TAs and plans do not always go the way you think they will. This can be challenging and rewarding in equal measures. You could be doing a wide range of things to support learning; setting up desks, hanging up coats, wiping tears, building confidence, chatting and building relationships, reminding and yes, reminding again…all in addition to  learning. It is safe to say that many schools would be helpless without their TA team.
 
Our resources for TAs cover a wide range of topics from burnout, talking to your line manager about stress and financial worries. All designed to keep you healthy and informed. So why not grab a cup of tea and take time out to give your wellbeing a boost?

Anxiety
Managing anxiety and worry
Many teaching assistants feel worry and anxiety. It may be the changing nature of the role or the current climate in which we are working.
Education Support provides some simple and practical ways to help manage any anxiety you may be feeling.
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Burnout
Burnout and how to avoid it
Being a teaching assistant is fulfilling. It’s an ever-changing job with many demands that inspires. But it’s also exhausting, mentally and physically.
It’s not a surprise therefore, that many teaching assistants, both new and experienced face burnout at some point in their career. But what is burnout and how can it be avoided?
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Depression
Depression: Spotting the symptoms and what to do next
Many of us are living with depression (a mental illness referred to as a mood disorder) and it is more prevalent among education staff than the general population. The good news, however, is that there has been progress in how we treat, accept, and understand depression. Read on for guidance if you think you might have depression.
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Financial advice
Financial support and advice
Sometimes it can be difficult to get finances to add up! We have some top tips, tools and advice to support with managing your budget and to create a financial planner. You will also find information on our grants service at the end of this guide.
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Talking to your line manager
Talking to your line manager about stress
Even if you love your job, it can be tough to admit to yourself that you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Let alone talk to your line manager! Are you able to talk to your line manager about your stress levels? If you’re wondering where to start, read on. We unpack what you need to consider before having a discussion.
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Menopause
Selfcare: The menopause - Your stories
Many women working in education find it difficult to deal with the symptoms of the menopause. Our guide looks at how teachers and education staff can look after themselves and their colleagues and what schools can do to support staff effectively.
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Your time
Managing your wellbeing: Time and all the other stuff
Ever found yourself wishing for more time in the day? If you answered yes, you are not alone. With the many demands placed upon teaching assistants it can sometimes be a challenge to know where to begin. Use our guide to help you reflect on the demands that you have and what you do and do not have control over.
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