- Classroom support: Prepare learning materials, set up the classroom, and tidy up after lessons. Â
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Student support:
- Work with individual students or small groups to help them with tasks. Â
- Provide support for students with special educational needs (SEN) or those who are struggling. Â
- Listen to students read, read to them, and tell them stories. Â
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Administrative support:
- Help with lesson planning. Â
- Record and report on student progress to the teacher. Â
- Perform clerical tasks like marking work and maintaining records. Â
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Supervision:
- Supervise students during class, breaks, and school trips. Â
- Look after children who are unwell or upset. Â
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Behavior management:
- Help teachers manage classroom behavior. Â
- Promote a positive and safe learning environment. Â
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Other duties:
- Assist with extracurricular activities. Â
- Attend meetings with teachers, parents, and other professionals. Â
- Some TAs may specialize in areas like literacy, numeracy, or special educational needs. Â
- TAs who are bilingual may work more with students whose first language is not English. Â
- Experienced TAs can take on more responsibility, such as supervising a class for a teacher who is absent, or they can pursue further training to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or a qualified teacher.Â