It’s day 2 of being back and I’m so fed up already. I’m a TA at a Primary, have only been there a year or so (with breaks for Covid lockdowns where I wasn’t required to work, so actually not that long). The majority of TAs there are constantly moaning about everything to do with the school, the teachers, the decisions made - you name it. They moan about each other all the time as well; I hear them talking about someone else or they make little snidey comments to me. I never engage with any of this but it is constant - the looks, the hushed conversations, the complaining. I know I’m talked about as well, and when I was given a new role over one of them I was given such a cold shoulder for a long time. They have all been there years and years so they have a lot of background, but so much of what they moan about with regards to the teachers and the Head is so petty. I love my job so much, love the kids etc. But just don’t feel I can carry on with this, I’m so drained. I feel if I say even the slightest thing wrong I will be the subject of the next moan session. Is this a common thing in schools, the “us vs them” scenario with TAs and teachers?! Anyone else been in a similar situation?