Brilliant teaching assistant : what you need to know to be a truly outstanding teaching assistant /

Brilliant teaching assistant : what you need to know to be a truly outstanding teaching assistant / Louise Burnham. - India : Pearson Education, ©2014. - xvii, 222 pages : 21 cm.

Indian edition published by Pearson India education services Pvt.
Authorized licensed edition of the original UK edition, entitled Brilliant Teaching Assistant: What you need to know to be a truly outstanding teaching assistant first edition by Burnham, Louise, published by Pearson Education Limited © Louise Burnham 2011.


Working effectively as part of the whole school team -- The school curriculum and timetabling and planning -- Supporting teaching and learning: making an effective contribution -- Managing behaviour
Working with special educational needs pupils -- Working with pupils who speak English/Welsh as an additional language
Working with gifted and talented pupils.
Providing pastoral support
Health, safety, first aid and safeguarding
Extended and out of school provision
Reflecting on your practice and continuing professional development
Appendix 1: Case study solutions
Appendix 2: Teacher/TA feedback sheet


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


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