How to be a Successful: Teaching Assistant

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This practical guide gives you useful advise on Your role within the school Responding to pupil?s needs Behaviour management strategies Working effectively in a team Each chapter contains checklists for you to record your progress, and real-life case studies to learn from.

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Jill Morgan has worked with Teaching Assistants for the last 13 years both in the US and the UK. Table of Contents The purpose and structure of this book TAs in the UK and elsewhere On being an adult learner What is TA? How do you fit into the education system? Why the distinction between TAs and professionals? Appropriate roles and responsibilities for TAs Standards for your work as a TA Formal qualifications available to TAs in England and Wales Chapter summary How well am Idoing? Self-evaluation exercise Defining your role in the classroom What is your job description? How is your role shaped by the LA and school How is your role shaped by individual pupil needs? Your role as you understand it What about behaviour management Clarifying your role with your supervisor Chapter summary How well am I doing ? Self-evaluation exercise Skills and assets required for your role Assets you bring to your work What skills does your job require? How to increase your skills and knowledge Dealing with misconceptions or difficulties Case study: The right person for the job Chapter summary How well am I doing? Self-evaluation exercise Conclusion Success as a TA Where do you go from here? Appendix: Useful sources of information and training Organizations and websites Glossary