Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: A Handbook for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Supporting Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School is an accessible, user-friendly handbook designed to provide practical guidance and ideas to support Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). The book relates directly to the standards for HLTAs but also provides a deeper grounding in pedagogy and the role of the teacher in creating learning environments, which is a key supporting role for HLTAs. The book provides the essential background knowledge together with a range of activities that are designed to support learning, including: the role of the HLTA the role of the teacher and your work classroom management and interactions with pupils pupil differences helping pupils learn assessment the structure of the school your relationships with other in the school community your personal development.The text is illuminated withcase studies, samples of pupils' work, examples of existing good practice, and a range of tried-and-tested strategies to help you develop in all aspects of your support work. There is also a reference and resources section, which provides advice about how you can access knowledge and resources to support you in your role.