At TLTP Education, we recognise that children flourish when surrounded by support, encouragement, and opportunity, values that Teaching Assistants bring to life every day.

On National Teaching Assistants’ Day, 26 September 2025, we take a moment to honour the dedication, skill, and quiet strength of Teaching Assistants (TAs), Learning Support Assistants, and those working in SEND settings, the unsung heroes of our schools.
For more on the nationwide celebration, visit the official website: National Teaching Assistants' Day.

Why Teaching Assistants make all the difference
Teaching Assistants play a vital and multifaceted role in schools:

• Supporting teachers in planning and delivering lessons
• Providing one-to-one or small group help for children who need extra support
• Building confidence, reducing anxieties, and nurturing potential
• Promoting inclusion and connection between pupils, families, and professionals

The challenges Teaching Assistants face
Despite their huge contribution, TAs often face challenges such as:

• Recognition: Many feel undervalued despite their impact on learning
• Training & Growth: Limited access to ongoing professional development
• Workload: Supporting pupils with complex needs can be emotionally and physically demanding
• Resources: Not always having the tools or clarity needed for maximum impact

The 2025 Theme: Read Together, Grow Together
This year’s theme highlights the power of literacy. Reading together isn’t just about decoding words, it’s about sparking curiosity, building vocabulary, and enjoying the magic of stories. TAs bring this to life every day by:

• Running reading interventions and paired reading groups
• Supporting children with comprehension and discussion skills
• Encouraging a culture of reading in classrooms, libraries, and homes

How TLTP Education supports Teaching Assistants
We are committed to ensuring TAs have the recognition, resources, and opportunities they deserve.

• Training & e-Learning: CPD accredited courses in TA, SEND, behaviour management, literacy, and mental health, check them out here
• Career Pathways: Support for progression into HLTA or teaching roles. Explore the latest teaching assistant vacancies.
• Advocacy: Sharing TA stories, celebrating achievements, and promoting recognition
• Well-Being: Helping schools create supportive, collaborative environments

Ideas for celebrating National Teaching Assistants’ Day
Schools, parents, and pupils can mark the day with simple, heartfelt gestures:

• Host a thank-you assembly or recognition event
• Encourage pupils to create cards, artwork, or videos for their TAs
• Share TA stories and reflections in newsletters or assemblies
• Organise a reading-themed activity led by TAs
• Offer tokens of appreciation, from a kind note to a small gift

For more ideas, visit https://www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk/get-involved/

Thank You

To every Teaching Assistant: thank you for your patience, empathy, resilience, and unwavering belief in every child’s ability. You make the difference between children simply attending school and truly belonging, learning, and thriving.
At TLTP Education, we celebrate you on National Teaching Assistants’ Day, and every day.