Use this Teaching Assistant (TA) skills audit as part of your appraisal and performance management process, or to identify training needs. This is also helpful for TAs to use to identify progression and next steps. For more resources, visit out website Honeyguide SLS. Our Skills Audit Bundle includes this and audits for a variety of other roles. Available on our website Honeyguide-SLS.uk Disclaimer: This resource is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be interpreted as professional advice. The information provided herein is not tailored to your specific circumstances therefore we can not guarantee the completeness, accuracy or appropriateness of the information presented. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.

A refresher training session for all teachers looking at: -the assess-plan-do-review model -the use of TAs in the classroom in relation to the DISS project A short presentation for teachers

This resource includes two editable PowerPoint presentations designed to support the training and professional development of Teaching Assistants. The sessions focus on clarifying expectations of the TA role and developing strategies to facilitate pupil independence in the classroom. Ideal for staff meetings, TA training sessions, or professional development workshops, these presentations encourage discussion, reflection, and practical application in everyday classroom practice. This resource includes: Two fully editable PowerPoints that can be adapted to suit your school context A session on Expectations of Teaching Assistants, exploring roles, responsibilities, and effective classroom support A session on Facilitating Independence, helping TAs understand how to scaffold learning without creating pupil reliance Reflection and discussion opportunities to support professional dialogue Practical strategies that TAs can implement immediately Perfect for SENCOs, senior leaders, and teachers delivering TA training, this resource helps schools build a shared understanding of effective TA practice while promoting independent, confident learners.

Assisted suicide bid rejected by UK court. In this news article written for classrooms there are activities, debating questions and all the issues explained. Perfect for an ethical debate. Keywords: Assisted dying, Assisted Suicide, Crime, Death, Democracy, Euthanasia, Human Rights, Law, Mental health, Rights & responsibilities, Sanctity of Life, The Supreme Court, UK Justice system, UK Political System

This CPD session gives Teaching Assistants the tools, confidence, and strategies to support pupils effectively without taking over their learning. Ideal for TA meetings, INSET training, or induction programs, this editable CPD includes reflection tasks, real-world scenarios, and practical techniques to promote independence across the curriculum. What is included: Fifteen-slide editable Power Point (with ready-to-deliver structure) Printable handout for reflection and classroom use Script for presenter to go with slides Suggested prompts and model phrases for TA language Workshop activities (scenarios, statement sorting, think-pair-share) BONUS: Printable CPD certificate Key takeaways for Teaching Assistants: Understand when to support and when to step back Use questioning to guide, not give Build learner independence with clear routines and prompts Avoid common support pitfalls with confidence Be empowered to reflect and grow in the role Created by a Leader in Education with over Twenty years experience. Tried and tested, Practical. Editable. Effective. Perfect for every primary support team. As a thank-you, reviewers are welcome to message me through TES to receive a complimentary resource from my collection.Please do leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue creating meaningful CPD resources for teachers and leaders.

Training for TA to be delivered by school areas cover The role of the TA Supporting children Supporting learning Making an effective contribution OFSTED outstanding practice

This is a powerpoint for whole school training on the role of a teaching assistant. The training is delivered through a set of question that will support debate and discussion on the role of the TA. There are also links to the national standards for the TA and how teachers should support TAs. This powerpoint is a short presentation of about 25-30mins

Example interview questions for teaching assistant TA and HLTA interviews, including tips on what to include in your response and answers to questions. Further resources can be found at honeyguide-sls

Looking to recruit a new member of support staff, such as a teaching assistant, HLTA, learning mentor or similar? If you’re considering what TA intereview questions you might ask to a prospective learning support assistant or what tasks might best work for your setting, this Teaching Assistant Interview Pack can support you create a successful interview day and recruit a new member of your support staff team. This pack is also ideal for anyone applying for the role and wanting to prepare for the interview experience. Included in this TA interview pack are four different editable interview tasks plus a wide variety of example interview questions so you can find a brilliant support staff member for your school. The job description and person specification for will also support you in advertising for a new TA or HLTA so you attract the right candidates. Use these, alongside the interview tasks and teaching assistant interview questions to create a recruitment package that’s tailored to exactly what your school is looking for in a new member of support staff. Further interview resources and supportive materials can be found on our website.

An Extensive Questionnaire (22 Questions) that can be used for self evaluation within the LSA/TA Support teams or as part of wider school/staff evaluation that informs the school development plan or gives feedback to Senior/Middle Leadership.

Example Teaching Assistant (TA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) interview questions, asked during the interview process. These questions have been used numerous times to help appoint successful candidates. Happy to help further :) Good luck!

Promotes active progress and communication between student, teaching assistant and teacher. This is a resource which can be used in secondary or primary. It enables the teaching assistant to support children more effectively and maintain communication between what is happening with the progress of the student and the teacher. This then helps the teacher to plan effectively for future lessons. It can be used for one lesson or episode or a series of episodes.

Whole school training for teaching assistants to introduce peer coaching.

A professional standard for a Teaching Assistant which can be shared to support Professional development of teaching Assistants.

A brilliant resource to help communicate with your TA when you’re both mega busy! I made this in my training year to help communicate with my teaching assistant who had 1 million and 1 responsibilities and often didn’t have time for that sit down chat.

TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA & SSA toolkit for secondary schools. Practical SEND support, deployment, independence, observations and case studies. Designed for Teaching Assistants, TAs, LSAs, SSAs, SENCOs and secondary school teachers, this practical toolkit supports schools to make effective use of additional adults while promoting pupil independence. Rather than focusing only on where Teaching Assistants are placed, the resource looks at how support is delivered, reviewed and adapted to meet individual pupil needs. The toolkit includes guidance on effective TA deployment, the role of the Teaching Assistant, different deployment models, matching support to need, difficult staffing and deployment decisions, promoting independence and effective teacher–TA collaboration. It also contains photocopiable TA observation records, a Teacher–Teaching Assistant–SENCO review meeting template, and 10 realistic secondary-school case studies with considerations and possible actions. Suitable for: secondary SEND teams, SENCOs, Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), Student Support Assistants (SSAs), teachers, staff training, TA meetings and SEND CPD. UK-focused resource: includes references to EHCP provision, Section F and the SENCO role. The pack also includes a printable CPD certificate of completion. Secondary School Teaching Assistant Toolkit | TA, LSA & SSA SEND Support & CPD

Our Teaching Assistant Planner Template is a straightforward resource designed to help teachers organise and communicate daily tasks for their teaching assistants. This one-page PDF features an easy-to-use layout with sections to note down the day’s timetable, specific students who need support, and any additional tasks that need to be completed. The template includes space for teachers to fill in details about each lesson and identify which children require focused attention. It also provides a section for listing other jobs, with a prompt to ensure all tasks are clearly communicated. Ideal for maintaining clarity and efficiency in the classroom, this planner template supports effective collaboration between teachers and teaching assistants, ensuring that every lesson runs smoothly and all pupils receive the support they need.

To make the most of paraprofessional support, teachers must change their role from gracious host to engaged teaching partner. Some radical new ideas from Mike Giangreco of Vermont University

I devised this form for teaching assistants I work with so they are deployed effectively and happy! ;)

This is a version of my teaching menu that I have modified for teaching assistants. It is most beneficial for independent learning and science practical lessons. The TA helps lower ability pupils earlier in lesson and higher ability pupils later in the lesson.

The aim of this training session is to support secondary teaching assistants in developing a set of key strategies for teaching pupils how to learn and retain spellings. It contains lots of paired activities and could be led by the SENCO or an English specialist. It is designed for a training session lasting approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Some pupils find spelling a real challenge - the role of a TA is to reassure them, provide them with spelling rules and strategies and support them with active approaches to learning spelling. This training package will help them to achieve this. It will also help TAs to provide support for pupils in using and developing a subject-specific vocabulary which is vitally important for their writing.