The Teaching Assistant (TAs)

A special teaching assistant takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart.

• Works under supervision/ guidance of the class teacher and prepares the classroom for learning daily.
• Helps teacher with attendance and administrative tasks.
• Hands out classwork books, learning and teaching support materials (LTSM) for effective teaching and learning.
• Provides additional support at play time after school.
• Asks questions for clarity and respects the teacher’s authority.
• Supports one-to-one teaching support to practise learning.
• In the main the TA learns on the job.

Qualities of a Teaching Assistant

• Punctual.
• Well-mannered.
• Respects authority.
• Energetic and caring.
• Willing to learn.
• Listens and offers appropriate support where applicable.
• Prioritises learning, can Read with meaning and understands Maths
• Asks for help if required.
• Understands all children learn differently.
• Supports and assists the teacher well.
• Can communicate well.
• Foster good working relationships with all role players.
• Delivers nothing but the best.
• Has work ethic and wants to make a difference.
• Is creative and innovative.
• Will go the extra mile and exercise patients to support learning.
• Is reflective and can take criticism.

Teaching Assistants play a support role