Practical Tips for Teaching Assistants

By: Susan Bentham, Roger Hutchins

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Paperback | 13 October 2005 | Edition Number 1

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144 Pages

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21.6 x 13.8 x 0.79

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This book is a must have for any teaching assistant.
Confused with terminology? Difficulties in remembering the difference between CPD, CPLP, EPs and OCD? Then this is the book for you.
Teaching assistants are increasingly being asked to take on more and more responsibilities within schools and this book covers all the essentials that a teaching assistant needs to know.
Presented in an easy to read format packed with countless suggestions, practical tips and a helpful glossary of technical terms this is one book you will not want to be without.
Individual chapters focus on:
What you will need to know in order to start working as a Teaching Assistant (TA)
Details regarding how you will be asked to support the school
Strategies for supporting learning
Specific strategies for supporting numeracy and literacy
Ways of dealing with unacceptable behavior
Tips for working with students with special needs
Strategies for surviving and enjoying life as a TA
This book can be read from beginning to end or it can be used as a quick reference tool for looking up specific concerns. These concerns could include: what to do if a student is repeatedly calling out, how to support a student with visual impairments or how to be on the look out for depression and self-harm in the students you support.
This book is ideal for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career as a teaching assistant, whether you are just starting to work in schools or have had more years in a classroom than you care to remember. In addition this book will be a valuable companion for students who taking courses such as NVQ2 & 3, HLTA and foundation degrees.

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