“Teaching assistants provide vital support to teachers and help children get the most out of their educational and social development.”
Key Responsibilities 🎯
- ✅ Support pupils one-to-one in maths & literacy
- ✅ Listen to children read—and read to them
- ✅ Motivate & encourage pupils to stay focused
- ✅ Supervise trips, playground & lunchtime duties
- ✅ Prep classroom materials and tidy after lessons
- ✅ Assist with lesson planning & record-keeping
- ✅ Care for children hurt or upset in accidents
- ✅ Help manage challenging behaviour
A Day in the Life of a TA ☕
Curious what a typical shift really feels like? Read this first-hand diary from TA Sarah S. in Manchester.
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