National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2027

When is National Teaching Assistants’ Day?

National Teaching Assistants’ Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of September. This day is set aside to acknowledge the hard work of teaching assistants and to encourage everyone in the education community, including students, parents and teachers, to express their gratitude for the support these professionals provide.

The 2026 theme is: “Read Together, Grow Together: TAs Making Every Page Count”

This year's campaign

24 September 2027 Theme: Read Together, Grow Together: TAs Making Every Page Count

How to Get Involved

There are several ways to participate in National Teaching Assistants’ Day:

• Show Appreciation: Take a moment to thank the teaching assistants in your school or community, either through a personal note, a small gift, or a public acknowledgment of their work.
• Organise an Event: Schools can hold events or assemblies to recognise and celebrate the contributions of teaching assistants, giving them the recognition they deserve.
• Share Stories: Use social media or school newsletters to share stories and testimonials about how teaching assistants have made a difference in the lives of students.
• Advocate for Support: Highlight the importance of adequate support and training for teaching assistants to ensure they can continue to provide the best possible assistance in the classroom.

If you’d like to get involved on social media, here are the relevant hashtags! –

#NationalTeachingAssistantsDay
#NTAD
#NationalTADay
#TeachingAssistants
#ReadTogetherGrowTogether