Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants

Anne Watkinson is an ex-head teacher and LEA senior advisor who now works independently as a consultant on the role and development of teaching assistants. She has worked in this capacity for both the Department for Children, Schools and Familes as well as the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

• Preamble Contents Acknowledgements Figures Photographs Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Starting with yourself 3. Relationships 4. Working in the school team 5. Understanding how we develop and learn 6. Understanding other aspects of pupils' development 7. Care and support of pupils 8. Supporting pupils with individual needs 9. Supporting bilingual and multilingual pupils 10. Supporting teachers in and out of the classroom 11. Performance and feedback 12. Supporting the curriculum 13. Supporting literacy 14. Developing numerate pupils 15. Thinking ahead References Index

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