1st Edition
Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants Practical Tips and Reflections from the LSA Perspective
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining the LSA: what the LSA is (and isn’t)
Chapter 2: The LSA and wellbeing support
Chapter 3: Strong teacher-LSA working patterns
Chapter 4: Responding to challenging behaviour as an LSA
Chapter 5: Knowing when to take a step back: supporting student independence as an LSA
Chapter 6: The dialogic LSA
Chapter 7: Assistive technologies for LSAs
Chapter 8: Looking to the future: re-defining the LSA?
Conclusion
Index
Biography
Zoe Hosier currently works as a learning support assistant in the sixth form college sector, where she runs group study skills workshops and supports SEND students to access their learning. She studied education at Homerton College, and her research interests currently include grounded practitioner knowledge and the LSA contribution to educational inclusion.
"This book, written by LSAs for LSAs, is a new must-read. Zoe acknowledges that the role of the LSA is often poorly understood but uses each chapter to unpack and unpick that role and empower both new and experienced LSAs to be their most effective and reflective. The book explores key cornerstones of practice for LSAs including fundamental but often overlooked aspects of developing positive relationships with colleagues and students. It acknowledges and discusses the sometimes overwhelming early days in role when LSAs are flooded with training and information, and provides top tips and anecdotes on how to manage this proactively. The book is written with clarity, does not shy away from trickier areas of inclusive practice, and is a must-read for anyone working in a primary or secondary classroom." - Lucy Bullen-Smith, SENDCo, University of Cambridge Primary School
