The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants
Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 2
1st Edition
Published on 20. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84312-008-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides the underpinning knowledge to support teaching assistants (TAs) in all phases of schooling when undertaking study at a basic level. It contains practical examples of work, and ideas to try out. By actively learning about the work they do, TAs can gain greater confidence and understanding about the tasks they are asked to undertake. This guide will help TAs understand how pupils learn and shows how they can develop skills to support the teacher and various aspects of the curriculum.
This book looks at the role of the TA within a whole school context, enabling TAs to understand their role in supporting the school, and taking appropriate responsibility for aspects of care, health, safety and wellbeing of pupils with whom they work, and play their full part in the school team.
It can be used to support NVQs or other TA awards at level 2 and is related to the competencies described in NOS at level 2.
This book looks at the role of the TA within a whole school context, enabling TAs to understand their role in supporting the school, and taking appropriate responsibility for aspects of care, health, safety and wellbeing of pupils with whom they work, and play their full part in the school team.
It can be used to support NVQs or other TA awards at level 2 and is related to the competencies described in NOS at level 2.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84312-008-7 (9781843120087)
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Anne Watkinson
The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants
Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 2
Book
07/2008
2nd Edition
Routledge
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Anne Watkinson
The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants
Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 2
E-Book
05/2014
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
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Person
Anne Watkinson, ex-headteacher and LEA senior adviser who now works independently as a consultant on TA matters. Recently she has been working for the DfES on their induction training materials for TAs.
Content
Introduction; Working in the school team- the importance of relationships; Induction before study - building on induction; Care and Support of pupils; Support of teacher and teaching; Support for the curriculum; Future possibilityes - towards the profession of teaching assistance; Appendices: Principles and values from the National Occupational Standards (NOS); Cross referencing to the NOS; Useful information.