Writing here in desperation. Having enjoyed a happy few decades of working life, I switched to a teaching career quite recently, and have loved working at my current school for the past 3 years. My previous TA was a delight to work with, and we had a great working relationship. This year however, has been an absoulte hell. The TA constantly undermines me in front of the children, appears to have rapid mood swings from one day or one hour to the next, so often shouts at the children in an inappropriate way, and when I try to speak with her about this, she shouts at me too. When I try to raise this with SLT, I am basically being told I am not managing things properly, and am told this in front of the the TA, as they will not speak with me alone. This has only fuelled her apparent euphoria with feeling in control, while I am literally at breaking point. I cannot go on with this, and cannot contemplate returning to school tomorrow. I have not been sleeping, feel dreadfully unwell and cannot go on. I don't feel my position is tenable, but don't know what I should do.
Just reaching out for some advice...thank you.