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The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]

UNISON contributed to academic study leading to new guidance

From Covid to the Cost of Living provides a snapshot of the way ​Covid has fundamentally changed the role of teaching assistants, says […]

TAs must be paid more to deal with shortages

Unsafe practices and inappropriate arrangements to cover for teachers aren’t the way to protect education.

Independent research shows that, on average, teaching assistants add an additional four months of pupil progress over the course of a year

UNISON survey reveals huge rise in numbers doing higher-grade work as teachers fall ill or fail to get tests

Local government workers facing coronavirus risks and pressures

Jon Richards says beginning of June reopening is unrealistic as safety tests not met

UNISON survey uncovers how far teaching assistants go to financially support their pupils

UNISON condemns ‘an insult to teaching assistants who are stretched to the limit’

Help celebrate our school support staff on social media at noon on 24 November

Over a thousand parents, teachers, school support staff and head teachers will be attending the School Cuts mass lobby of Parliament this Tuesday, 24 October. They will bring the message to MPs that schools are seriously underfunded, which is having a negative impact on children and young people’s education. This situation must change. The majority […]

For teaching assistant Hasmita Dhamelia, a UNISON course to build confidence led to a new role – as a UNISON rep

For teaching assistant Hasmita Dhamelia, a UNISON course to build confidence led to a new role – as a UNISON rep