entitled ‘The effectiveness of the use of learning support assistants in improving the mathematics achievement of low achieving pupils in primary school.’ (Muijs and Reynolds 2003). This paper discusses the results of a programme designed by Dr Daniel Mujis and Dr David Reynolds to examine the use of TAs within maths lessons assisting a low ability group of children. This assignment will draw together other people’s views and ideas about this matter‚ offering reasons for and against statements presented
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1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role As a practitioner‚ we are obliged to adapt to different sittings for children and young people. Every setting will offer certain benefits and sometimes drawbacks. When working with children and young people‚ we need to respect the duties and responsibilities of our own work role‚ The effective practice as a team member will depend on communicating with co workers and heads. One must respect
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As a teaching assistant my roles responsibilities and boundaries‚ would be spread over a broad spectrum of areas and tasks and in preparing for‚ delivering‚ assessing and reviewing the courses I would deliver‚ applying the P.A.R. (Present‚ Apply‚ Review) principles not only in the direct delivery of my subject but as a broader ethos surrounding my whole teaching cycle. On employment with a local primary school my initial responsibilities would be to review the Protocols‚ rules and regulations of
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ASSIGNMENT UNIT 333 1) Legislations in Safeguarding Young Children:- The Children Act 2004 United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Children Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Human Rights Act 1998 Domestic Violence‚ Crime and Victims Act 2004 (causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult). Sexual Offences Act 2003 Policy Safeguarding Young Children:- Safeguarding Policy Anti Bullying Policy Health and Safety Policy As an adult working within a school environment
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There are four main aspects of a teaching assistant which are too:- Support the teacher These tasks can range from: * Organising the classroom equipment. * Assisting in preparation for tasks. * Making sure all equipment is used safely by pupils. * Ensuring safe use of the internet. * Displaying of objects either as wall displays or table displays * Promoting good behaviour in the children. * Observe and record certain elements of the pupil’s academic work therefore taking some pressure
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Assignment 4 – The Role of the Teaching Assistant 1. Explain the responsibilities of the school relating to the duty of care and the welfare of the child. All adults working alongside children have a responsibility to keep them safe. As a teaching assistant‚ initial training will be given outlining your role and any other particular areas which your employer would like you to focus on to improve the schools child welfare system. The Children Act1989 states that the welfare of the child is paramount
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Development 1.1 Literacy is fundamental to all areas of learning from an early age‚ as it unlocks access to the wider curriculum. Being literate increases opportunities for pupils in all aspects of life and lays the foundations for lifelong learning and work. Competence and confidence in literacy‚ including competence in the three major areas‚ reading‚ writing‚ speaking and listening‚ are essential for progress in all areas of the curriculum. To broaden and enhance children’s literacy skills‚ opportunities
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QUESTIONS ON ASSIGNMENT 1 COURSE : TEACHING ASSISTANT STUDENT : NAME : 1. My contribution would be to follow instructions given by the teacher for that particular lesson. To organise an area to seat 7 children . I would prepare the area and set out the learning material and instruments and instructions for each child to use . I would assist the children in following the teachers instructions and encourage all of the children to take part in the lesson .I would also watch the children carefully
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of each child concerned and providing them with provisions that is right for them . This enables that child to have an education plan for their specific needs that is unique to them . 3‚ Regular checks on a child’s progress can have an affect . By ensuring that the child is making progress‚ that the teaching plan is working for them and that they are getting the maximum benefits can affect the success of inclusive education . By having regular checks they can
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Course: Foundation Degree in Children’s Learning and Development Module: Teaching Assistants The beginning of the Victorian age education had no relevance‚ with children forced into employment. The 1870 Education Act came into force establishing free education for all children‚ regardless of wealth‚ religion or status. The 1944 Education Act instigated the school leaving age to rise to fifteen years‚ providing mass secondary education in addition to primary. Development in the
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