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The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants

Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 3, 2nd Edition

By Anne Watkinson

Published January 21st 2009 by David Fulton Publishers – 254 pages

Series: The Essential Guides for TAs

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Description

This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all Teaching Assistants working towards Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards.

This new edition incorporates and responds to all new materials and initiatives required to meet the revised and expanded 2007 standards.

The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants:

  • actively engages the reader in activities, developing reflective practice while giving the theoretical background to school-based work
  • gives insight and information about pupils individual needs
  • helps Teaching Assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective pupil, teacher and classroom support
  • emphasises that Teaching Assistants are team members, supporting the school and being supported by the school
  • enables Teaching Assistants to operate more independently, using their knowledge and initiative.

Author Bio

Anne Watkinson is an ex-head teacher and LEA senior advisor who now works independently as a consultant on the role and development of teaching assistants. She has worked in this capacity for both the Department for Children, Schools and Familes as well as the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

Name: The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants: Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 3, 2nd Edition (Paperback) – David Fulton Publishers  
Description: By Anne Watkinson. This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all Teaching Assistants working towards Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards. This new edition incorporates and responds to all new materials and initiatives required...
Categories: Classroom Practice, Continuing Professional Development, Teaching Assistants