Teaching Assistant's Handbook for Level 2

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

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Published: 24/09/2010

Extent: 238 pages

Illustrations: 40

 

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Child and Young Person Development

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Summary:

The perfect companion for those taking a qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools at Level 2.
Support the development of children and young people with this hands-on and practical guide, used in a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and extended schools. Covering the Award in Support Work in Schools, the Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, and the Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum this textbook will:

Enable students to succeed by fully covering the QCF qualifications and following the exact unit structure.

Help develop personal and professional skills through key tasks which will contribute to assessment.

Build knowledge and understanding by including 'Key Terms' and 'Case Study' features, for additional student support

Table of Contents:
Introduction
How to use this book
Principles and values
Mandatory Units
2.1 Child and young person development
2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
2.3 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
2.4 Equality, diversity and inclusion
2.5 Schools as organisations
2.6 Support children and young people’s health and safety
2.7 Support learning activities
2.8 Support positive behaviour
2.9 Maintain and support relationships
2.10 Improve own team and practice
Optional Units
2.11 Support the use of ICT for teaching and learning
2.12 Learning environments
2.13 Provide displays
2.14 Support English as an additional language
2.15 Support special educational needs
2.16 Moving and handling
2.17 Support therapy sessions
2.18 Support children and young people at meal times
2.19 Support play and leisure
2.20 Support travel out of setting
2.21 Support extra-curricular activities
3.17 Support assessment for learning
3.45 Invigilate tests and examinations

About the Author(s):
Teena Kamen is a highly experienced author on education, teaching and child care. She has lectured on a range of early years and education courses and was previously a primary school teacher.

Readership:
Students taking vocational teaching assistant qualifications