Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Photographs; Figures; Tables; Abbreviations; 1: Introduction; 2: Starting with yourself; 3: Relationships; 4: Working in the school team; 5: Understanding how we develop and learn; 6: Understanding other aspects of pupils' development; 7: Care and support of pupils to enhance development and learning; 8: Supporting pupils with individual needs; 9: Supporting bilingual and multilingual pupils; 10: Supporting teachers in and out of the classroom; 11: Performance and feedback; 12: Supporting the curriculum
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 workgives insight and information about pupils ind