National Teaching Assistants Day is on September 16 but why wait until then to show your appreciation for these hard-working people who make such a difference in Wearside and East Durham.
We have picked a selection of photos of teaching assistants from the Sunderland Echo archives and we hope they bring back memories of great times in the classroom.
If they do, why not get in touch and tell us more.
If they do, why not get in touch and tell us more.
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