Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant Primary Special Educational Needs [Paperback]

Investigating topics such as inclusion and special educational or additional educational needs, 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 and HLTA Standards, along with case studies, practical tasks and self-assessment questions which allow trainees to demonstrate their own awareness and understanding of special educational needs.A key text combining the needs of those working towards HLTA status with detailed information and practical advice for supporting pupils with special educational needs. At last a clearly set out practical text on supporting special / particular needs. Thank you! (Lecturer, Wiltshire College)Introduction
Meeting the Standards for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Statutory frameworks
Individual education plans
Planning for inclusion
Overcoming barriers to learning
Multisensory learning and teaching
Assessment
Working in partnership
Pupil involvement
Index