Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant Primary English [Paperback]

Investigating topics such as grammar and punctuation and planning and assessment, this book provides excellent support for teaching assistants working towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, as well as those undertaking the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning. It contains direct links to the National Curriculum, National Literacy Strategy and HLTA Standards, along with case studies, practical tasks and self-assessment questions which allow trainees to demonstrate their own proficiency in literacy.This title looks in detail at the role of the HLTA in helping to deliver the curriculum and supporting pupils in Primary English. It contains cross-references to the National Curriculum, National Literacy Strategy and HLTA Standards, plus case studies, practical tasks and clear summaries.Introduction
Meeting the Standards for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Planning, documentation and resources
Speaking and Listening
Reading
Writing
Phonological awareness and phonics
Spelling
Grammar and punctuation
Handwriting
Assessment
Index