Working with teaching assistants

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  • Duration: 30-45 mins
  • Phase: Primary, Secondary
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In this session we will...

  1. Explore how communication barriers can stop teachers and TAs from working together effectively.
  2. Identify other factors that can prevent effective teamwork and affect pupil learning.
  3. Discuss ideas from evidence and share our expertise.

In this session we will...

  1. Explore how communication barriers can stop teachers and TAs from working together effectively.
  2. Identify other factors that can prevent effective teamwork and affect pupil learning.
  3. Discuss ideas from evidence and share our expertise.

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About this session

When teachers and teaching assistants work together effectively, they can provide invaluable support to pupils with additional needs. But doing so isn’t always easy.

This interactive session is designed to help teachers overcome barriers to working effectively with teaching assistants, using authentic scenarios and guided discussion.

This session accompanies the EEF’s Guide to Inclusive Teaching.

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The scenario was rooted in everyday classroom practice and, no matter what year group we teach, we were all able to engage.

Jess Mellor - Head of Great Heights Research School

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