Who we represent in schools

UNISON are the largest trade union with the right to negotiate pay for school support staff.

We represent a range of staff across all types of schools throughout the UK, including academies.  If you are a member of support staff in a school, we are the trade union for you.

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Our members work in a variety of roles, including:

Administration and management
  • School business managers
  • Invigilators
  • Finance officers
  • Secretaries
  • Examinations officers
  • Administrators
Facilities
  • School cooks
  • Catering assistants
  • Caretaker/site managers
  • Cleaners
Pupil support and welfare
  • Learning mentors
  • Parent support advisors
  • Lunchtime supervisors
Teaching and learning support
  • Teaching assistants
  • Higher level teaching assistants
  • Cover supervisors
  • Early years practitioners
  • Early years teacher/professionals
Specialist and technical
  • ICT technicians
  • Design and technology technicians
  • Librarians
  • Science technicians
  • Food technicians
  • Library assistants
  • Sports coaches

If you work in any of these roles in a school, join UNISON today!