Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools by Rob Webster, Paula Bosanquet, Sally Franklin, Matthew Parker

“Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools” offers authoritative insights and practical guidance for school leaders, SENCOs, teachers, and TAs. This book is a comprehensive resource for enhancing the effectiveness of teaching assistants in primary education.

Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools by Rob Webster, Paula Bosanquet, Sally Franklin, Matthew Parker

“Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools” by Rob Webster, Paula Bosanquet, Sally Franklin, and Matthew Parker is the definitive guide to leveraging teaching assistants (TAs) for maximum effectiveness in primary education. Drawing from extensive research and development efforts, this book offers authoritative insights on designing and implementing a whole school plan to enhance TAs’ deployment, practice, and readiness.

The authors employ robust theories and original research to present an innovative, integrated approach for optimizing the contributions of TAs in the classroom and school community. Structured around a unique, empirically sound conceptual framework, this book delivers essential principles, practical tools, and actionable strategies, collaboratively developed with input from numerous UK schools. It places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where TAs can excel in their roles and offers accessible tools and techniques to achieve this goal, enriched with real-world case studies highlighting effective school and classroom practices.

“Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools” is essential reading for primary school leaders and SENCOs responsible for training and managing TAs. It also serves as a valuable resource for teachers and teaching assistants seeking to optimize the contributions of TAs. When used alongside “The Teaching Assistant’s Guide to Effective Interaction,” this book forms a comprehensive and unparalleled guide to enhancing workforce development in schools.