Support Staff Reference Group
The Support Staff Reference Group will advise on the potential impact of policies on primary and secondary education, including any barriers to implementation.
We are currently looking for committed support staff who would like to join the Support Staff Reference Group.
Read about the role in the .
To apply, complete the and send it with your CV to referencegroup.recruitment@education.gov.uk by Monday 28 April 2025, 23:59.
Terms of reference
The Support Staff Reference Group will support policy development and implementation across the Department for Education (DfE) by contributing views and providing feedback to ministers and officials. The group is not representative and has no power of veto over policy decisions.
Meeting dates
The group will meet 4 times per year, during term time.
Membership
The Support Staff Reference Group is open to all members of school staff who are not employed as teachers, school or trust leaders. For example, this could include:
- teaching assistants
- school business professionals
- administration staff
- librarians
- those providing welfare or pastoral support