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What does it take to really excel as a teaching assistant? Teaching assistants play a crucial role in today's schools. In addition to supporting the teaching and learning of students and helping to take care of their social and emotional needs, they need to be able to turn their hands to most things in school - from dealing with an injured student to supervising groups on school trips. This book will give you the knowledge, practical guidance and tools you need to shine inside and outside the classroom as a teaching assistant. Fully updated, this new edition includes changes to relevant legislation and guidance and adds a new chapter on equality and diversity in schools, as well as looking at research into the role. Through real-life examples, case studies, activities, do's and don't lists and tips, you'll explore the varied roles teaching assistants occupy in primary and secondary schools and learn how to deal with common issues that may arise. Understand the school curriculum, timetabling and planning Better support the students in your care Manage student behaviour in the classroom Understand your responsibilities around safeguarding Work more effectively with other school staff

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'Brilliant Teaching Assistant - what a brilliant book! Provides the reader with a concise point of reference for all those important questions you need answered - but didn't know who to ask! Appropriate for aspiring teaching assistants, school volunteers and any adult who has the privilege of supporting teaching and learning in our schools.' Kim O'Rourke, CPD Co-ordinator supporting teaching and learning, Wiltshire 'This is an invaluable reference book for all teaching assistants, covering broad aspects of the role. The practical case studies and further references and resources are particularly helpful.' Liz Wiltshire, Teaching Assistant 'This comprehensive guide covers everything a teaching assistant should know in simplistic, manageable chapters - essential reading for every teaching assistant!' Tracey Perks, Teaching Assistant 'A good introduction to twenty-first century schools and the varied role of a TA.' Liz Kidd, Teaching Assistant 'Encourages the idea of excelling, rather than just surviving.' Gareth Hawkins, Classroom Teacher

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Louise Burnham is a teacher, assessor and qualifications developer. She has worked in education for thirty years, both in primary schools and further education colleges.  Her roles in schools have included senior management as EYFS manager as well that of SENDCo. She led teaching assistant training in a south London college for many years and currently continues to teach part time in a primary school as well as working as an assessor and advisor for teaching assistants and students of early years, and volunteering for a local toddler group.   She has written over 20 books for early years/TA students and her name is well known in this area as a result, particularly for the textbooks for Supporting Teaching and learning at levels 2 and 3. 

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