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Common Teaching Assistant Interview Questions (With Sample Answers)
Actionable TA interview prep: most-asked questions with STAR answers, scenario prompts, what interviewers look for, smart panel questions, and a day-b...
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Classroom Observation: What to Look For and How to Talk About It at Interview
Prepare for interview observations or placements: what to look for (routines, TA deployment, SEND, AfL), how to take notes, and smart follow-up questi...
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How to Study a TA Course with Kids at Home: Time-Blocking, Routines, and Accountability
Parent-friendly study plan for TA courses: short daily routines, weekly template, micro-wins, focus tips, placement planning, and momentum boosters....
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Portfolio & Evidence: What Assessors Look For in TA Qualifications
Build a pass-ready TA portfolio: what assessors look for, evidence types (observations, witness notes, work products, reflections), mapping to criteri...
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Behaviour Management Basics for Teaching Assistants
Calm, consistent behaviour support for TAs: core routines, low-key interventions, de-escalation basics, SEND-aware adjustments, logging, and common pi...
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Effective TA–Teacher Teamwork: Where You Add the Most Value
TA–teacher teamwork made simple: clear roles across the lesson, 3-minute daily huddle, communication micro-habits, planning/scaffolds, SEND/EHCP align...
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Supporting Phonics, Reading, and Maths Interventions: A TA Starter Guide
Practical TA support for phonics, reading and maths: scheme fidelity, pure sounds, blend/segment, fluency routines, CPA scaffolds, ready-to-run mini-i...
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Teaching Assistant vs Nursery Assistant vs Early Years Practitioner
TA vs Nursery/Early Years made simple: ages & settings, day-to-day duties, qualifications/placements (STL L3 vs Children & Young People’s Workforce L2...
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TA vs LSA vs Learning Mentor: Which Path Fits You?
TA vs LSA vs Learning Mentor made clear: classroom vs targeted SEND vs pastoral focus—duties, entry routes (STL L3), hours and progression to help you...
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