Behaviour Reflection Snapshot for Teaching Assistants | After the Incident Reflection Tool

Challenging moments can leave Teaching Assistants questioning how situations were handled and what might help next time.

The Behaviour Reflection Snapshot is a one-page reflective tool designed to support Teaching Assistants after a challenging incident, helping them process events calmly, professionally, and without self-blame.

This resource supports reflective practice around behaviour, regulation, and support strategies, without replacing school systems or increasing workload.

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This resource supports

• Reflecting on behaviour incidents calmly and factually
• Separating observation from emotion
• Identifying possible triggers or unmet needs
• Recognising the support provided by the Teaching Assistant
• Considering small, realistic adjustments for future situations

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How it is intended to be used

This resource is designed for personal professional reflection by Teaching Assistants and education support staff.

It may be used:
• shortly after a challenging incident
• at the end of the day to process events
• to support reflective practice and professional learning

It does not replace school behaviour logs, safeguarding systems, or official records.
Always follow your school’s policies and procedures.

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Format

• Printable PDF
• Digital download

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Related resources

This resource forms part of the SAND framework for Teaching Assistant professional practice.