Outlining the key teaching assistant duties and responsibilities, and illustrated with examples, practical case studies and helpful tips, this book is your essential guide to excelling as a teaching assistant.

Louise Burnham is a teacher, assessor and qualifications developer. She has worked in education for thirty years, both in primary schools and further education colleges. Her roles in schools have included senior management as EYFS manager as well that of SENDCo.She led teaching assistant training in a south London college for many years and currently continues to teach part time in a primary school as well as working as an assessor and advisor for teaching assistants and students of early years, and volunteering for a local toddler group.

She has written over 20 books for early years/TA students and her name is well known in this area as a result, particularly for the textbooks for Supporting Teaching and learning at levels 2 and 3.

Chapter 1: Working effectively as part of the whole school team

Chapter 2: Understanding the school curriculum, timetabling, planning and assessment

Chapter 3: Supporting teaching and learning making an effective contribution

Chapter 4: Safeguarding and child protection

Chapter 5: Managing behaviour

Chapter 6: Working with pupils who have special educational needs

Chapter 7: Equality and Diversity in schools

Chapter 8: Providing pastoral support for pupils

Chapter 9: Health, safety and first aid

Chapter 10: Extended and out of school provision

Chapter 11: Reflecting on your practice and continuing professional development