Collaborative Working: Maximising the use of teaching assistants and additional adults
This online CPD session has been specifically developed for school leaders, teachers, and teaching assistants. By drawing upon the comprehensive research findings presented in the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) report, titled ‘Making the Best Use of Teaching Assistants,’ this session aims to dissect its recommendations. Using research, we will look at how to maximise the use of teaching assistants and additional adults to improve pupil outcomes. The objective is to delve into what constitutes effective deployment within the primary classroom setting. Furthermore, the session will closely examine Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, and how teaching assistants can support in lessons by activating prior knowledge, reinforcing key vocabulary, using mini-whiteboards and many other strategies, which will be exemplified during the session.
We will consider questions such as:
- How can teaching assistants prepare for lessons?
- How can teaching assistants support during teacher input?
- What does effective vocabulary support look like?
- How can teaching assistances effectively scaffold for children with SEND?
- How can we ensure teachers and assistants are working collaboratively in our schools?
This live session will be recorded and will be available for all participants. Live attendance is recommended to ask questions and network.