Sources of information:-
• The Teaching Assistants Handbook by Teena Kamen
The National Curriculum sets out the statutory requirements for the knowledge and skills that every child is expected to learn in school. Its sets out standards used to measure the performance and progress of pupils. A teaching assistant will be required to help the teacher plan and implement learning activities that meet the individual learning needs of pupils.
To function effectively it is necessary to be clear about your role as a teaching assistant. In order to provide effective support you need to know the school and teacher