Hannah Harris
@tadigest
▪️ B.Ed with QTS ▪️ 10+ years teaching experience ▪️ Diploma in journalism ▪️ #TADigest writer & editor at Twinkl Digest
5 things teaching assistants must do to start the academic year right 💡 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/ve25f
FAQ: What to wear on an INSET day as a teaching assistant Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/qn2k8
Rochdale teaching assistants secure fairer back-pay system to avoid Universal Credit disruptions as 3.3% pay offer is accepted Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/130kzr
Six ways teaching assistants can beat the back-to-school blues Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/9bcwi
Unions accept 3.3% teaching assistant pay offer Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/pjely
UNISON opens targeted pay ballot over 3.3% pay offer with some (not all) teaching assistants invited to vote Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12kspm
Teaching assistants reveal their favourite school half term – do you agree or disagree? Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7flex
When is National Teaching Assistant Day and Twinkl’s Thank You TA event in 2026? #teachingassistantappreciation Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdxl8
DfE inclusion base guidance: Five things teaching assistants need to know Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o9zhc
Union calls to re-open pay negotiations rejected: 3.3% is ‘full and final’ Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nry77
NJC unions express ‘profound concern’ over SSSNB progress in letter to Bridget Phillipson Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/in3jw
Schools must take ‘immediate action’ when temperatures reach 30°C, GMB warns Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/64zlz
DfE insight into teaching assistants’ roles in SEND reform Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kwv7y
The characteristics of teaching assistants in England (2026) Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1gk7tv
What teaching assistants can expect in the first year of Experts at Hand Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/k8ngi
A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: R is for resilience Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/oluyn
End-of-year gift giving isn't compulsory, but for parents or colleagues wishing to show a token of appreciation, we want to know what the ultimate end-of-year gift is for a TA from a TA's POV ☺ Get involved: forms.gle/i3pRMMm3Dwd9...
What to expect next (and when) with the 2026 teaching assistant pay rise Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tha4a
Ten top tips for teaching assistants this transition season Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/r31o6
When, where and how to apply for a teaching assistant job Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f1t5q
I'm not publishing over half term, so I'll only share anything can't wait until school starts again I want to reshare this article about the national TA reform petition because the links I used when I shared it last week were broken happy half term ☀️ Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1gxb7c
A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: Q is for questioning Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xa6jm
Catch up with everything from #TADigest this week ▪️ NJC pay spine review ▪️ GMB SEND consultation response ▪️ working in heatwaves guidance ▪️ and more ... Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6wcn0
Got a TA job interview coming up? Teaching assistant interview questions (and answers!) 👇 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jwl1k
GMB shares ‘deep concerns’ over teaching assistant recruitment and retention crisis with DfE Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wvb3c
NJC announces pay spine review to remove National Living Wage proximity – how will this impact teaching assistants? Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/a33zy
Nine ways teaching assistants can make additional income Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g652u
A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: P is for pre-teaching Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rmnrl