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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Teaching assistants to benefit from new DfE SEND training Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/ydfwi

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DfE denies support staff pensions have been cut to fund £500 million teacher pay rise Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/13715m

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

5 things teaching assistants must do to start the academic year right 💡 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/ve25f

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

FAQ: What to wear on an INSET day as a teaching assistant Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/qn2k8

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Six ways teaching assistants can beat the back-to-school blues Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/9bcwi

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Unions accept 3.3% teaching assistant pay offer Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/r/pjely

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Teaching assistants reveal their favourite school half term – do you agree or disagree? Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7flex

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

When is National Teaching Assistant Day and Twinkl’s Thank You TA event in 2026? #teachingassistantappreciation Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdxl8

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The top 5 end-of-year gifts for the teaching assistants in your life this year Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qr1fi

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

DfE inclusion base guidance: Five things teaching assistants need to know Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o9zhc

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Union calls to re-open pay negotiations rejected: 3.3% is ‘full and final’ Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nry77

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

NJC unions express ‘profound concern’ over SSSNB progress in letter to Bridget Phillipson Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/in3jw

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Schools must take ‘immediate action’ when temperatures reach 30°C, GMB warns Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/64zlz

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

DfE insight into teaching assistants’ roles in SEND reform Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kwv7y

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The characteristics of teaching assistants in England (2026) Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1gk7tv

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

What teaching assistants can expect in the first year of Experts at Hand Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/k8ngi

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: R is for resilience Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/oluyn

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Teaching assistant discounts in 2026 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w81go

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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...

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What to expect next (and when) with the 2026 teaching assistant pay rise Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tha4a

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Ten top tips for teaching assistants this transition season Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/r31o6

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

When, where and how to apply for a teaching assistant job Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1f1t5q

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: Q is for questioning Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xa6jm

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Got a TA job interview coming up? Teaching assistant interview questions (and answers!) 👇 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jwl1k

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

TAs, LSAs, HLTAs 💬 I'm researching for a future #TADigest and I've got to know ... What are the most common or frustrating (or both) misconceptions you think surround your role??

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

GMB shares ‘deep concerns’ over teaching assistant recruitment and retention crisis with DfE Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wvb3c

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Teaching assistant ‘national reform’ petition nearly 75% of the way to government response Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zb1dj

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

NJC announces pay spine review to remove National Living Wage proximity – how will this impact teaching assistants? Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/a33zy

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Nine ways teaching assistants can make additional income Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g652u

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Catch up with everything from #TADigest this week ▪️SEND reform consultation deadline (Monday 18th) ▪️TA strikes in London ▪️concerns over MAT CEO wage growth while ‘support staff pay is so poor’ ▪️and more ... Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6wcn0

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: P is for pre-teaching Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rmnrl

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Teaching assistant dress code FAQs Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/828sv

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Just days remaining for teaching assistants to input on SEND reforms Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ex3fh

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

More than 750 teaching assistants strike today in London Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wo5v3

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Unions raise concerns over senior MAT wage growth while ‘support staff pay is so poor’ Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kyz9v

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

TAs, HLTAs, LSAs – what is your favourite half term and why? Let TA Digest know anonymously: forms.gle/3u9ipePYay5j...

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The DfE medical guidance consultation deadline is Friday – don’t miss your opportunity to share your insights Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u97wm

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Teaching assistant support ‘largely unchanged’ since 2019, say teachers Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qwrfe

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Catch up with everything from #TADigest this week ▪️ UNISON reject 3.3% pay claim ▪️ international TA pay ▪️ 71% of leaders cut TAs Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ctv3p

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: O is for Ofsted and observations Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/122az3

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

‘Squeezed finances’ force 71% of leaders to cut teaching assistants Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/m92dx

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

7 tips for teaching assistants’ SATS preparation Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/news/7-tips-...

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Revisiting teaching assistant pay around the world in 2026 – how does England compare? 🌎 Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bukqm

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Hannah Harris @tadigest.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

No ballot for UNISON members as union rejects 3.3% pay offer on behalf of members Read: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kv39y

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