Supporting Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff Trust provides financial support to people working in education who are facing difficult circumstances. Whether you're dealing with illness, unexpected costs, bereavement, or changes in income, we're here to help.
Fast support for education staff facing unexpected financial hardship and personal challenges.
Learn moreSupporting teachers, teaching assistants and education staff across the UK nationwide since 2020.
Learn moreHelping education professionals through illness, bereavement, loss of income and other difficult circumstances.
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Our grants can help to relieve the financial impact in difficult times. We offer one-off financial support:
We partner with Lightning Reach, a free online portal that helps you find and apply for financial support all in one place, quickly and safely.
The secure Lightning Reach portal allows you to find and apply for support from multiple providers, quickly and easily. It has a huge range of support that can help you, including help with energy bills, fuel vouchers, home efficiency upgrades and energy advice.
Sign up"When I was ill, I had to give up my position as a teaching assistant. TST supported me so I could get back on track."
Karen
Former Teaching Assistant
"I spent so much looking after myself and my daughter I ran out of money for the essentials. TST gave me the chance to move closer to family."
Tom
Teacher
"When a Housing Association found me a home near work, TST helped me to pay my first month's rent and gave me money for carpets and furniture."
Angie
Nursery Practitioner