By Louise Burnham
May 2011
Pearson Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
ISBN: 9780273734420
222 pages, Illustrated
$39.50 paper original
What does it really take to become a brilliant teaching assistant?
Are you getting the most out of your current support role? Are you aware of the training and development opportunities available to you? How do you become more effective in the classroom? What can you do to take your career further?
Brilliant Teaching Assistant answers these questions and many more. Outlining the key duties and responsibilities of the role, and illustrated with examples from practical contexts, Louise Burnham will show you how to shine in the classroom and focus on your continuing professional development to aim for the next step in your career in education.
BRILLIANT OUTCOMES
- Understand the school curriculum, timetabling and planning
- Work more effectively with other school staff
- Learn what you can do to better support the pupils in your care
About the author
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Working effectively as part of the whole school team
Chapter 2: Understanding the school curriculum, timetabling and planning
Chapter 3: Supporting teaching and learning – making an effective contribution
Chapter 4: Managing behaviour
Chapter 5: Working with pupils who have special educational needs
Chapter 6: Working with pupils who speak English as an additional language
Chapter 7: Working with Gifted and Talented pupils
Chapter 8: Providing pastoral support
Chapter 9: Health, safety, first aid and safeguarding
Chapter 10: Extended and out of school provision
Chapter 11: Reflecting on your practice and continuing professional development
Appendix 1: Case studies solutions
Appendix 2: Teacher/TA feedback sheet
Glossary
Index
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