Teaching Assistant First 6 Weeks Pack

A practical 14-page teaching assistant induction pack for the first six weeks, supplied as an editable Word file and printable A4 PDF.

This structured pack supports teaching assistants, teachers, mentors and line managers in clarifying working arrangements, recording support needs and reviewing the early induction period.

The pack includes:

• How to use this pack
• Role snapshot and key contacts
• Arrival and orientation checklist
• Weekly deployment map
• Teacher–TA working agreement
• Pupil support information map
• Participation and independence prompts
• Observation and feedback notes
• Skills, confidence and support needs
• End-of-week-one conversation
• Week two and week four check-ins
• First six-week review
• Action plan and induction close

Files included:

• Editable Word document with clickable checkboxes
• Printable A4 PDF
• 14 pages in each format

Suitable for adapting to local induction arrangements in primary, secondary, SEND and alternative provision settings.

Please note: This resource supports local induction processes. It does not replace safeguarding training, employment documentation, setting policies or role-specific training.