Leading And Managing Teaching Assistants Av Anne (Freelance Education Consultant Uk) Watkinson

<P>There are more than 200,000 teaching assistants(TAs) in the UK. This comprehensive, practical book deals with how to make use of them effectively. Written by a recognised authority on TAs the book investigates</P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>the roles of leadership and management </LI><LI>the various roles of TAs and what distinguishes them from other support staff </LI><LI>the whole-school learning environment </LI><LI>Auditing the needs of the school and the needs of the TAs </LI><LI>good practice in appointing and developing TAs ¿ technicalities, examples and proforma. </LI><LI>using a TA in the classroom - guidance for teachers </LI><LI>leading a team of TAs.</LI><UL><P></P></UL></UL><P>This supportive and stimulating book is complemented with practical and effective strategies for managing TAs. TAs can contribute to higher standards for pupils, better curriculum delivery, improved work-life balance and effectiveness for teachers and support for whole school policies. </P><P>Includin