The National Specialist TA Network has been created to bring together Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants working in specialist roles across mainstream, specialist and alternative provision. It provides a supportive, collaborative space where professionals can connect, share expertise and develop confidence in their practice. Rooted in inclusive values and evidence-informed approaches, the network aims to strengthen the impact of specialist TAs, amplify their professional voice, and ensure they are recognised as integral contributors to high-quality SEND provision and pupil outcomes.

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Peer Collaboration, Not Isolation

• Opportunities to connect with specialist TAs in similar roles or phases
• Sharing strategies, resources and lived experience
• Learning from specialist and mainstream contexts alike

Specialist Expertise 

National ReachBringing together specialist TAs and HLTAs from across mainstream, specialist and alternative provision to share expertise, strengthen inclusive practice and build professional confidence.

Evidence-Led, SEND-Informed Practice

• Research-informed practice, including current thinking on SEND
• Practical interpretation of research for classroom and intervention practice
• Updates linked to national SEND priorities

Capacity-Building for System-Wide Support

• Building professional confidence and agency
• Supporting specialists to understand their impact
• Strengthening inclusive practice

Professional Voice and Influence

• Be heard, respected and represented
• Contribute to conversations about SEND practice and reform

Inclusion by Design

• Promoting authentic inclusion rooted in understanding and respect so that SEND and Specialist TAs are seen as integral - not a bolt-on

For more information, please contact: info@libertytrust.org.uk