Teaching assistants are dipping into their own pockets to help cash-strapped families buy school uniforms, fund trips and provide lunch money, according to a survey by UNISON published today...
UNISON condemns 'an insult to teaching assistants who are stretched to the limit'
The article Leaked document reveals government ‘concern’ over teaching assistants first appeared on the...
Help celebrate our school support staff on social media at noon on 24 November
The article Join the Thunderclap for the Stars in Our Schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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...
For teaching assistant Hasmita Dhamelia, a UNISON course to build confidence led to a new role – as a UNISON rep
The article Having the confidence to help first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON has today (Wednesday) welcomed Durham County Council’s decision to change its plans to dismiss and rehire several thousand teaching assistants in the North East. After months of negotiations...
Faced with huge cuts to their pay, these UNISON members fought back
The article Derby and Durham school support staff bring inspiration first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Together we are stronger. That was the key slogan of the Derby school support workers, and it is a simple lesson to learn from the success of their 10-month dispute, UNISON’s national executive...
Strike action by Derby school support staff is to be suspended following a new offer from the city council, UNISON has announced today (Friday). UNISON will now recommend that its members across the...
UNISON video showcases support for six-month action from parents and teaching colleagues
The article Derby school support staff continue action up to half term first appeared on the UNISON National...