Trade union Voice, which has a policy of not taking part in industrial action, said its members should not increase their regular workload because of the strike action unless children’s safety is at risk.
The union, which represents head teachers, teachers, education support staff and childcare workers, said members should seek advice if they are being intimidated or pressurised by managers or colleagues.
General secretary Philip Parkin said: "Voice members do not undertake industrial action because we believe it to be ineffective, negative and damaging, both to the cause of those taking it and to the interests of children, students and their parents. Those whose lives are disrupted by strike action are not those responsible for making decisions on public sector pensions.
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