Teaching assistant wellbeing toolkit

About this resource

This toolkit brings together a selection of resources created for teaching assistants (TAs) and learning support assistants (LSAs). It recognises the demands of support roles in schools and colleges and offers practical guidance to help protect and strengthen wellbeing.

Resources cover topics such as burnout, communicating effectively with line managers, managing financial worries, and wellbeing support through different life stages, including the menopause. It also features a webinar exploring how schools can better recognise and support TAs and LSAs.

Using this resouce

This resource is designed for: 

• teaching assistants and learning support assistants
• senior leaders and leadership teams
• mental health leads.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

• Access and utilise tools, strategies and resources to support their own mental health so that they can look after themselves.
• Identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to confidently engage staff to help promote and support their mental health and wellbeing.