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@ALevell89 I have one that says What are you reading? and it always sparks conversations around school.

First day wearing this and it prompted three discussions with children about what we’re all reading 🥰

@SecretTeach3r I'm a 1:1 SEN TA (and trained primary teacher) It would be disastrous for children and teachers if there were no TAs anymore. What a mess!

If funding continues the way it is, there will be no such thing as a "Teaching Assistant" anymore. Classes will just have 1 teacher, regardless of their need or vulnerability, and that's if they can even manage to recruit one. This government are destroying the whole profession.

#strikes are almost all resolved but yet, as is the norm, the lowest paid amongst us are overlooked. #supportstaff are still on less than £10 an hour and still on the frontline catching the violent hell and fury of kids so #teachers can #teach. What about us?

A river of boiling shit flows through your town. You haven’t seen a tomato for 18 months. MOTD is 3 minutes long and narrated by a parakeet. Your salary is paid directly to British Gas. You solve a riddle to speak to a GP. You feel people come here because they want an easy life

@FakeHeadteacher Agree

@Teacherglitter We are having a comfy clothes day and the whole school are having a story time in the hall with comfy cushions and fairy lights. It makes such a change from the panic and stress of costumes and I feel brings the focus back to wbd.

As I am a mummy, my Facebook is parents and not teachers. It gives me an insight to what parents feel. And LOTS are stressed about costumes on Thursday. Money, time, knowledge. Teachers want book joy. Please don’t make this into something to stress you xx

@BardyMum Yes and 45

Do you know the song (or at least the tune) 'My Old Man's a Dustman'? and if so - how old are you?

Dear Sajid, We already pay for GP and A&E visits through tax and national insurance. Hope that helps. independent.co.uk/news/uk/sajid-…

Today's Daily Mail is promoting the toxic anti-LGBT "grooming" narrative, which has already caused such harm in the US - is this really something that @Sainsburys @Asda & @SkyUK want to endorse?

@silverpebble I would like to book on to this but don't have the money until next week, is there a way to reserve a place please?

Twice a year I hold a silver workshop via zoom. The listing for January's now live. I'll teach you how to cast plants in silver to make lovely things & how nature & craft change brain chemistry to improve mental health. Limited spaces. Earlybird price: workshops.emmamitchell.net/courses/zoom-s…

@silverpebble Sending some love and understanding. I also have pmdd and know how these mood changes can affect us. Hope it passes soon x

@ScottPughsley TAs

Is your school struggling to recruit? If yes, for which subject (comment).

@EdSupportUK Will this be available to watch after because I have only just found out about it and missed my chance?

Our webinar is a must for all teaching and learning support assistants, and other colleagues who want to learn more about supporting the wellbeing of TAs and LSAs in your school. Get your FREE ticket now: ow.ly/96w850LCie9 #TA #LSA #SupportStaff #Teachers #SchoolStaff

@Hannah_Digest I mainly want to know if I can strike too? I'm with GMB.

@Fairyoddparent4 Feel free to submit any questions you have & I'll add them to my list! 🙂

I'm putting together a FAQ for teacher strikes article for TAs, aimed at answering ANY questions you may have if teachers were to strike. Comment below or DM me any questions & I'll do my best to find an answer! 🧐

@Mrs_Taber Not good at all

child hasn’t read everyday this half term so can’t wear own clothes for school tomorrow. told in front of whole class they are on the ‘uniform’ list. fair or unfair? humiliating or not? good way to promote a love of reading? thoughts please #readingforpleasure #readingculture

@kellymagoo @MR_AECT I'm with GMB

@Fairyoddparent4 @MR_AECT Depends on your union

@MR_AECT I'm with GMB

@MR_AECT Can I strike as a TA?

@susankusel My year 6 child read Once by Morris Gleitzman in school.