Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants

<p>This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all Teaching Assistants working towards Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards. </p><p>This new edition incorporates and responds to all new materials and initiatives required to meet the revised and expanded 2007 standards. </p><p><em>The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants:</em></p><ul> <ul> </ul> <li>actively engages the reader in activities developing reflective practice while giving the theoretical background to school-based work</li> <li>gives insight and information about pupils individual needs</li> <li>helps Teaching Assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective pupil teacher and classroom support</li> <li>emphasises that Teaching Assistants are team members supporting the school and being supported by the school</li> <li>enables Teaching Assistants to operate more independently using their knowledge and initiative.</li> <ul> </ul> </ul>