This is a practical guide to the role, management, and deployment of teaching assistants. It offers comprehensive and informed support, underpinned by illustrative case studies throughout. Information and practical guidance is given on:the role and competencies of teaching assistantshow to audit the existing teaching assistant provision in the schoolthe teaching assistant's role in planning, delivery and feedbackhow to appoint, induct, mentor and appraise teaching assistantsthe effective management of teaching assistants by teachers and managers, and the need for a whole school approachopportunities for continual professional development for teaching assistants.This book is based on extensive observation of teaching assistants working in schools, and will have practical significance and implications for headteachers, senior management staff, teachers, LEA advisors, trainers and consultants.
