Nominate your Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants make classrooms work. They dedicate themselves to supporting teachers and enriching kids’ education through collaboration and close guidance.
A day for Teaching Assistants
29th September is a day for them. And on this day, we honour the TAs who go above and beyond for pupils with our National Teaching Assistant of the Year award.
Thank them for their service
We are calling on schools to nominate their TA Classroom Champions and to help with your nomination entry you may want to consider:
- Someone who has championed diversity and inclusion
- Someone who has gone beyond their responsibilities to support students or have changed a particular student(s) life.
Eight magic TAs
Our specialist judges will read over all your submissions to pick the winning TAs from eight categories to win some special prizes
- Primary TA
- Secondary TA
- SEN TA
- Social Media TA
- TA Apprentice
- HLTA Primary
- HLTA Secondary
- HLTA Special Needs
We want to make sure that every teaching assistant out there knows that they’re a classroom champion, so all nominees will receive a special certificate to keep as a little reminder of how much they mean to their schools.
Thanks for your interest in National TA Day
Entries are now closed for this year.
Thank you to all the schools that have nominated their Teaching Assistants for these prestigious awards. We look forward to revealing the winners and celebrating with you.
Thanks for your interest in National TA Day
Entries are now closed for this year.
Thank you to all the schools that have nominated their Teaching Assistants for these prestigious awards. We look forward to revealing the winners and celebrating with you.
How are the winners decided?
All submissions are reviewed by Teaching Personnel’s senior directors.
Our judges then pick the eight TAs – one from each category who are the classroom champions that have gone the extra mile to make the biggest impact on pupils lives and relieve pressure on teachers.
How are the winners announced?
On 29th September, we reveal our eight talented winners. They will each be presented with a special certificate, a glass trophy and a voucher.
Winner announcements will be made via our website and social media.
Celebrate with us
Do you want to get involved and join in the fun? Here’s how you can mark National Teaching Assistants’ Day at your school.
Download our party props
Party banners, thank you cards, and selfie frames for everyone.
Take a selfie
A great party should be allowed to live on. Capture the fun forever by taking a snap with one of our selfie frames.
Share it
Let us know how you’re celebrating. Share your posts online using #NationalTADay
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I nominate someone for an award?
Simply fill out your details on the form above and click ‘Send Nomination’.
How do I nominate someone for an award?
Simply fill out your details on the nomination form and click ‘Nominate your TA’.
How many nominations can I submit?
You may nominate as many individual teaching assistants as you wish, however we can only accept one nomination per teaching assistant.
Who should complete the nomination form?
Anyone employed by the school where the nominated teaching assistant has worked can make a nomination, from Head Teachers to office administrators.
When is the deadline for nominations to be submitted?
The deadline for nominations is 5pm on Friday 30th June 2023. Unfortunately, late submissions cannot be accepted.
When will the winner be announced?
Winners will be announced on National Teaching Assistants’ Day 29th September 2023 on the website and throughout social media. The winning Teaching Assistants and their nominating schools will be contacted in order to arrange a suitable time for the award presentation.
Can I nominate myself for an award?
Self-nominations are not accepted.
I am having technical or accessibility issues with the nominations process. Who do I contact?
Please contact us at taoftheyear@teachingpersonnel.com for assistance or send us an enquiry using our contact form.