The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants: Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 3 - Softcover

Watkinson, Anne

 
9780415460491: The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants: Meeting the National Occupational Standards at Level 3
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415460492 ISBN 13: 9780415460491
Publisher: David Fulton Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

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 work
  • gives insight and information about pupils individual needs
  • helps Teaching Assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective pupil, teacher and classroom support
  • emphasises that Teaching Assistants are team members, supporting the school and being supported by the school
  • enables Teaching Assistants to operate more independently, using their knowledge and initiative.

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About the Author

Anne Watkinson is an ex-head teacher and LEA senior advisor who now works independently as a consultant on the role and development of teaching assistants. She has worked in this capacity for both the Department for Children, Schools and Familes as well as the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

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Publisher
David Fulton Publishers
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415460492
ISBN 13 
9780415460491
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
272