Welcome
Looking for information on roles, standards, qualification options and progression routes for support staff in schools? Here you can find resources and guidance to help you at key stages of your career – from introductory training to specialist development opportunities
Find out more about support staff roles and becoming a support staff member.
What to expect in the early stages of a support staff role.
Moving into a role with more responsibilities, or deepening your knowledge.
Order publications online
You can order and download free publications on support staff training and development from our publications service:
See also
Elsewhere on the TDA website
- Developing support staff – programmes and tools for school leaders
- Extended schools
- Get into teaching
- Consultations
- Volunteer for a focus group

