CHAPTER 3
Supporting teaching and learning – making an effective contribution
A ll teaching assistants will be required to support teaching and learning in some way as this is the main focus of their role. However, you may be asked to support individuals, groups or even whole classes, depending on your experience and knowledge. It is also likely that at some stage you will be asked to support pupil learning outside the classroom, for example on school visits, outdoor activities or as part of extended school provision. At all times you will need to encourage independent learning through being an enabler to pupils and to support their understanding ...
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