Teaching assistant

Wellbeing and Identity for TAs: Staying Grounded in Change

Do you want to improve your wellbeing, role clarity and professional identity as a Teaching Assistant? This practical, evidence‑informed CPD course helps TAs navigate change with confidence. You’ll explore wellbeing, role ambiguity and professional identity, and learn simple, sustainable strategies – such as grounding techniques, setting clear boundaries and protecting your energy – to immediately apply to your practice.
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Adam Barrett, Fiona Roberts & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand how role changes can affect confidence, identity and wellbeing;
develop strategies for staying grounded, calm and purposeful during uncertainty;
build a strong sense of professional identity that travels with you across roles;
learn how to manage emotional load, boundaries and expectations;
strengthen resilience through reflective practice and self‑care routines.

Course Lessons

Course Lessons

Written by: Adam Barrett

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Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools, with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and a MA in English literature.

Presented by: Fiona Roberts

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Fiona Roberts is a video content creator for the Twinkl CPD team. She has over 10 years experience as a primary school teacher and private tutor. Before completing her PGDE, Fiona also achieved an MA(Hons) in Film and Television Studies. She has previously supported the development of her school’s English curriculum and is particularly passionate about this subject. Fiona has also thoroughly enjoyed acting as a mentor to trainee teachers and early career teachers during her time in the classroom.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with a MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.