Product Description

This practical, comprehensive and accessible handbook is fully in line with the latest NVQ framework Levels 2 and 3 for teaching assistants, and an essential resource for both new and experienced teaching assistants. The handbook covers: promoting safety and security of pupils; preparing classroom resources and records; managing behaviour; and using ICT to support learning. It also covers the theoretical aspects of child development in the classroom including: social and emotional development; cognition and learning difficulties; language and communication. It provides vital information on career development for the teaching assistant, such as how to support teachers effectively; working with colleagues as part of a team; liaising with parents; reviewing your own professional practice and progressing your career. With detailed information on all this and more, the "Teaching Assistant's Handbook" is an essential resource for all those training or working in this rapidly growing field.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #260556 in Books
• Published on: 2003-08-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
This book fills the need for a practical handbook aimed at supporting TAs through the various NVQ and specialist teacher assistant courses and qualifications. It covers all the key aspects of classroom, behaviour and resource management, and has good sections on learning and the acquisition of skills. -- Times Educational Supplement 20030926 Clear, easy to read and student friendly, covers relevant topics in an enjoyable way -- E Cartwright, Walsall College of Technology 20030901

About the Author
Teena Kamen has lectured on a range of early years care and education courses in the West Midlands. A former primary school teacher, she is now a full-time writer and researcher. Her previous books include Psychology for Childhood Studies, also published by Hodder & Stoughton.

Customer Reviews

A good all round reference book for student teaching assistants
This book is really good for Level 2 and 3 students taking the NCFE Certificates in Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools as well as the NVQs and SVQs.

It is well written, directly relevant to the courses, and provides lots of information about classroom practice. It is easy to use and up-to-date, currently (2009.

This is the book I will be recommending to my students in September for their main purchase.

Teaching Assistants Hand book
I bought this and it was just what I was looking for. It is a great book full of knowledge especially if you are going to work in a school

Worth investing in!
Tina Kamen knows her stuff. I teach 'soon to be' teaching assistants, and find this book easy to read and follow, especially for those mature students that haven't studied for a while. Crammed with essential information, well explained. A good one to invest in if you're thinking of a career in children's settings.