Unions
Are you in a Union
Here you will find a range of links to Unions Teaching Assistants can Join
As the flexible learning arm of UNISON, Britain's biggest trade union,
our role is to promote and encourage the personal and career development
of our members.
UNISON Open College for your career and for your future
Our members in education
UNISON is the largest union in education in the UK, representing
300,000 education staff.
Our members include librarians, registrars, people working in personnel,
IT and finance departments, teaching assistants, technicians, early
years (nursery) staff, policy advisors, administrators, secretaries,
cleaners, caretakers, school meals workers, craft workers, porters
working in schools, local authority education departments, colleges
and universities.
UNISON is the largest trade union for staff in schools and local
authority education departments.
Our members include teaching assistants, nursery staff, administrators, secretaries, policy officers, technicians, cleaners, caretakers, school meals workers - in fact anyone working in schools or supporting education.
UNISON is campaigning to make sure the vital contribution these staff make to schools and education is recognised and rewarded by calling for:
- Better pay and conditions
- Improved career structures
- Access to training and development
- Fair treatment for term-time, part-time and temporary staff
- High quality, well-resourced education services accountable to the local community
How do I join?
Click here to apply
How much does it cost to join?
Click here for membership rates
What do I get as a member?
Click here for membership benefits