The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants
Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 2
Published on 12. May 2014
96 pages
978-1-134-00646-5 (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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
3,43 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-00646-5 (9781134006465)
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Anne Watkinson
The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants
Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 2
Book
06/2003
1st Edition
David Fulton Publishers Ltd
€44.75
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Content
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 possibilities - towards the profession of teaching assistance. Appendices: principles and values from the National Occupational Standards (NOS); cross referencing to the NOS; useful information.
