Teaching assistants (TAs) play a key role in schools, supporting the learning and development of children and young people, and providing invaluable support for teaching staff. 

At ABC Teachers, we're lucky enough to work with lots of fantastic TAs across all our branches. To celebrate National Teaching Assistants' Day, we had a chat with a selection of our TAs, to find out how they got into working in the education sector, what they love about being a TA and what made them choose to work for us. 

Read their individual stories to find out more about what it’s like to work as a TA:

• Brenda Gordon - Huddersfield 
• Neil Jones - Leeds 
• Bernadette Clare - Liverpool 
• Allison Thomlinson - Manchester 
• Syeeda Islam - Newcastle
• Joanne Smart - Sheffield
• Claire Pollitt - Teesside 

Interested in a career as a TA? ABC Teachers has TA opportunities in primary, secondary and SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) schools across the UK. We offer great pay, FREE CPD training courses and social events and a host of other benefits.

All you need to do is share a few details and upload your CV, and we will be in touch to find out what you're looking for and help you get started on your TA career with ABC Teachers.