Assistant, being supportive and providing a caring environment for children to learn and develop helps children to be able to trust and be respectful.Active listening is an important way to establish a respectful and professional relationship with a child.When listening to children about certain situations without any interruption, it shows the child that you are interested in their conversation and value what the child has to say which will show that their views and opinions are important.Also showing active interest in what children are saying , what their hobbies, interests,likes,and dislikes.It is very important to always maintain eye contact,concentrate on what children are saying and physically level with …show more content…
Making effort to learn all childrenâ€TMs names , how to spell them and pronounce them.Professionally,it is important to recognise all childrenâ€TMs name to ensure the childâ€TMs safety. Being polite shows a positive role model for the children .Children always have a lot to tell and being interested and polite will show them that you have listened.
Question: Question 1b
Answer: I work with different group of children,I help with ideas and suggestions when needed but also ensuring that children are able to find solutions to their problems.There are many examples,like if they are given a numeracy task to do in the classroom, I support with ideas to solve the questions using the methods given by the Teacher but I ensure that the children solve the questions confidently.In terms of childrenâ€TMs questions on certain situation, it is important to use open questions to find out more through being an active listener and responding honestly to questions.If there are any other concerns relating to safeguarding ,as a Teaching assistant will need to discuss with the child and explain to the child that they have done the right thing discussing with an adult and