ABSTRACT

This jargon-free book has been specially written for teaching assistants taking up posts in primary schools working at NVQ Level 2 and 3 of the National Occupational Standards of Teaching Assistants. It covers every area of primary education, including:

  • an overview of primary education
  • the qualities, knowledge and skills needed
  • the curriculum
  • managing behaviour
  • evaluation and record-keeping
  • professional development.

Joan Dean knows primary education inside out and is well known in the field. She uses case studies based on real life scenarios to provide a detailed yet accessible book, making it essential reading for teaching assistants. This guide will also offer support and advice to staff working with teaching assistants and to those who provide their training.

chapter 1|8 pages

About primary education

chapter 2|7 pages

The role of the teaching assistant

chapter 3|7 pages

The information you will need

chapter 5|13 pages

The children

chapter 6|9 pages

Learning and teaching

chapter 7|7 pages

The Foundation Stage

chapter 8|12 pages

The core subjects: English

chapter 9|10 pages

The core subjects: mathematics

chapter 10|9 pages

The core subjects: science

chapter 11|16 pages

The foundation subjects

chapter 12|7 pages

Managing behaviour

chapter 13|4 pages

The learning environment

chapter 14|9 pages

Providing for all children

chapter 15|10 pages

Evaluation and record-keeping

chapter 16|7 pages

Professional development

chapter 17|2 pages

Conclusion