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Biographical note
Louise Burnham is a teacher, assessor and qualifications developer. She has worked in education for thirty years, both in primary schools and further education colleges. Her roles in schools have included senior management as EYFS manager as well that of SENDCo. She led teaching assistant training in a south London college for many years and currently continues to teach part time in a primary school as well as working as an assessor and advisor for teaching assistants and students of early years, and volunteering for a local toddler group.
She has written over 20 books for early years/TA students and her name is well known in this area as a result, particularly for the textbooks for Supporting Teaching and learning at levels 2 and 3.
Chapter 1: Working effectively as part of the whole school team
Chapter 2: Understanding the school curriculum, timetabling, planning and assessment
Chapter 3: Supporting teaching and learning – making an effective contribution
Chapter 4: Safeguarding and child protection
Chapter 5: Managing behaviour
Chapter 6: Working with pupils who have special educational needs
Chapter 7: Equality and Diversity in schools
Chapter 8: Providing pastoral support for pupils
Chapter 9: Health, safety and first aid
Chapter 10: Extended and out of school provision
Chapter 11: Reflecting on your practice and continuing professional development
What does it take to really excel as a teaching assistant?
Teaching assistants play a crucial role in today’s schools. In addition to supporting the teaching and learning of pupils and helping to take care of their social and emotional needs, they need to be able to turn their hands to most things in school – from dealing with an injured pupil to supervising groups on school trips.
This book will give you the knowledge, practical guidance and tools you need to shine inside and outside the classroom as a teaching assistant. Fully updated, this new edition includes changes to relevant legislation and guidance and adds a new chapter on equality and diversity in schools, as well as looking at research into the role. Through real-life examples, case studies, activities, do’s and don’t lists and tips, you’ll explore the varied roles teaching assistants occupy in primary and secondary schools and learn how to deal with common issues that may arise.
- Understand the school curriculum, timetabling and planning
- Better support the pupils in your care
- Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom
- Understand your responsibilities around safeguarding
- Work more effectively with other school staff
Product details
Biographical note
Louise Burnham is a teacher, assessor and qualifications developer. She has worked in education for thirty years, both in primary schools and further education colleges. Her roles in schools have included senior management as EYFS manager as well that of SENDCo. She led teaching assistant training in a south London college for many years and currently continues to teach part time in a primary school as well as working as an assessor and advisor for teaching assistants and students of early years, and volunteering for a local toddler group.
She has written over 20 books for early years/TA students and her name is well known in this area as a result, particularly for the textbooks for Supporting Teaching and learning at levels 2 and 3.