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…
In order for students to progress in a lesson a teacher will plan each lesson by producing a scheme of work, so that the learning objectives for that lesson are clear, the teaching assistant will support the teacher by looking at the scheme of work prepared and after discussing with the teacher will prepare differentiated materials for SEN and targeted students and make sure these are done before the lesson is due to take place. The teaching assistant can also support the teacher by helping manage classroom behaviour, and keeping students especially targeted students focused on the task at hand, encouraging students by making positive comments and prompting them to participate in the lesson.…
As a teaching assistant my role would be to help create a safe and positive environment to maximise learning and minimise behavioural problems. One of the most important contributions would be by being proactive.…
The key aspects of the role of a teaching assistant are to plan and prepare work under the direction and supervision of the teacher, to support learning activities effectively and consistently whilst recognising their individual needs.…
A Teaching Assistant works alongside the Class Teacher supporting learning activities as directed by the teacher. Also it is important to assess and evaluate the work as directed by the teacher. The Teaching Assistant should also give feedback following planned activities and to report any problems or…
A Teaching Assistance may contribute to the planning, delivery and review of learning activities by supporting the teachers to teach, explain, encourage working as a team, a good role model, promoting positivity and giving one to one support to children.…
Some children need more support than others and It is the teaching assistants role to work with the children or group to ensure that the class teacher has more free time to help these children,…
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A teaching assistant should possess the qualities of punctuality and good time management making sure that you come to work on time that you get to lessons on time and also if you have planning to do or getting resources and equipment ready this is all done on time to meet your deadlines. Seeing the positive and good in children and recognising it is another quality that you must possess celebrate children’s achievements however great or small rewards should be given don’t dwell on negativity A teaching assistant must be able to share values and celebrate people from different backgrounds religion race and people who have disabilities. Some people may have English as a second language they may also have different customs and beliefs everyone should be treated fairly. This will help children to learn and understand .Celebrate and join in in the different ways people dress and try and learn different words and new phrases from someone else’s country be proud of who you are…
In addition to my enthusiasm for investing in young lives, I have done some volunteering as a teaching assistant to get some hands-on classroom experience for formal teaching. My experience at the school allowed me to acquire a number of skills and also help enhance my weaker ones. The key skills and strength that I possess for success include my enthusiasm and dedication to my assigned duties and my ability to support and inspire young people through being a good listener to them and offering appropriate advice. I am also highly skilled in assisting the instructor in supervision of students’ arrival and departure time, performing clerical and record keeping tasks and maintaining discipline of the classroom in the absence of the instructor. One of my greatest strengths is helping maintain a well-disciplined learning environment, with minimal interruptions and maximum productivity. This is achieved by pulling misbehaving students aside, reinforcing positive behaviour, and implementing a reward system.…
1.1- Describe how current health and safety legislation, politics and procedures are implemented in the setting…
Choose 3 of the hazards and describe what YOU could do to reduce the risk.…
* Provide appropriate materials and equipment for the selected activity, ensuring pupil safety is met at all times.…
Kate Chopin's "The Storm" is a short story written in 1898 but was not published until 1969. The story explores an excess of turbulent emotions of the protagonists in the backdrop of unexpected storm. Chopin effectively confronts the brewing conflict of the story by her unflinching depiction of the story through symbolisms. The symbolisms most evident in "The Storm" includes: the storm itself, Assumption, a small town in which the protagonists first met and whiteness as mentioned many times in the story.…
Accidents: There should be enough first aiders for school and school trips to deal with accidents. First aider box should be checked regularly. Its important when your off site you always have a first aider along with the first aid box and any other medical requirements of children your with.…