{"product_id":"maximising-the-impact-of-teaching-assistants-in-primary-schools-a-practical-guide-for-school-leaders-9780367468347","title":"Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the lessons from one of the worldâs leading research and development efforts involving teaching assistants (TAs), this book is the authorsâ most authoritative text yet on how to design a whole school plan to improve TAsâ deployment, practice and preparedness, and put it into action. The authors use robust theories and original research to explore an innovative and integrated approach to making the most of TAs, and recognising the valuable contributions they make to the classroom and the school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured around a unique and empirically sound conceptual framework, this book provides essential principles, practical tools and workable strategies, developed through collaboration with hundreds of UK schools. It focuses on ensuring TAs can thrive in their role, and presents the tools and techniques needed to do so accessibly, and is illustrated with case studies on school and classroom practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for all primary school leaders and SENCOs responsible for training and managing TAs, this book is also a useful resource for teachers and teaching assistants looking to optimise the TAsâ contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in combination with \u003ci\u003eThe Teaching Assistantâs Guide to Effective Interaction\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and unrivalled guide to supporting school workforce improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Any leader looking to maximise the impact of teaching assistants in their school should read this book immediately. Reassuringly, there are no ‘silver bullets’ or quick fixes, but instead countless practical strategies underpinned by years of detailed research. Rather than simply providing a list of ‘what works’, the authors go deeper and show how schools have made these changes work. Crucially, they clearly understand schools, and are realistic about how lasting change can be brought about. I have no doubt that this book will quickly be seen as the definitive guide to deploying teaching assistants effectively.\" -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Bowen, Director of Policy, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Association of Head Teachers (N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAHT) and Director of NAHT Edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Never before has it been more important for senior leaders to strategically and effectively deploy teaching assistants. This excellent book provides an essential and accessible summary of key evidence and research with practical recommendations for busy school leaders. The journey to maximising the impact of TAs lies within!\" - \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Constantinou, Co-Headteacher, St Mary’s CE Primary School, Barnet, London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rob Webster and the MITA team have had a profound impact on TA deployment and practice across the country. This book will be no less transformative. Drawing on the latest research, with accessible and practical examples throughout, it should be mandatory reading for all primary school leaders.\" -\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Bartram OBE, Director, Prescient Education Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Primary schools invest a huge amount of time and money into teaching assistants, and rightly so. But do schools and school leaders make the most of this investment? This book is the most authoritative review I know of how to harness the talents and potential of this crucial part of our school workforce. Rooted in research and lessons learned from the large scale and respected MITA programme, it draws together key principles for success, offering really helpful examples of these principles being applied in a range of contexts. The authors are at pains to point out it not a manual; rather, it is a set of ideas that school leaders can implement in a way that works in their context. There is a deep acknowledgement running through the book that strong change processes are crucial here: the \u003ci\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003ehow \u003c\/i\u003eboth matter. I cannot recommend this rich resource highly enough.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Buck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, CEO, Leadership Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Based on leading research, \u003ci\u003eMaximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants in Primary Schools \u003c\/i\u003eis a practical and extremely relatable insight into how schools have successfully developed and embedded the valuable contribution of TAs. This book is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eultimate read for any primary school leader looking to develop a whole school approach to effective TA deployment. Superb!\" - \u003cstrong\u003eNatalie Packer, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEND Consultant and former adviser, SENCO and primary headteacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As Daniel Willingham says: \"Our brains privilege story.\" This valuable addition to the \u003ci\u003eMaximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants\u003c\/i\u003e library sees Rob and the MITA team expertly narrate authentic school experiences of leaders, bringing evidence alongside the strategic deployment of TAs in their schools. The insights generated and shared in this great book reflect and tell the real stories of in-school implementation. The journeys continue..!\" -\u003cstrong\u003e Andy Samways, Director of Unity Research School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Case for Change: Why Primary School Leaders Need to Rethink the Role and Contribution of TAs 2. Setting Your Vision 3. Implementation Journeys: The Most Important Chapter of this Book 4. Reviewing Current Practice 5. Supplementing, Not Replacing, the Teacher: Deploying TAs Differently 6. TAs’ Interactions with Pupils: Scaffolding for Independence 7. The Preparedness of TAs: Improving their Readiness for the Role 8. Maximising the Impact of Structured Interventions Delivered by TAs 9. Conclusions \u003cem\u003eTA Deployment Summary Teacher-TA Agreement Template\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017914253655,"sku":"9780367468347","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/maximising-the-impact-of-teaching-assistants-in-primary-schools-a-practical-guide-for-school-leaders-9780367468347","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}