Invisible Work Log | Reflective Practice Tool for Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants carry out skilled, complex support work every day that is not always formally recorded or acknowledged.

The Invisible Work Log is a reflective professional tool designed to support Teaching Assistants in noting the day-to-day support they provide, including regulation, de-escalation, and enabling participation.

This resource supports reflective practice and professional awareness, without replacing school systems or increasing workload.

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What this resource supports

• Reflecting on the support provided beyond visible outcomes
• Recognising regulation, reassurance, and preventative work
• Building awareness of TA contribution over time
• Supporting professional conversations, appraisals, or self-reflection
• Maintaining clarity around the role of Teaching Assistants

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How it is intended to be used

This log is designed for personal professional reflection by Teaching Assistants.

It may be used to:
• support end-of-day reflection
• notice patterns in support provided
• prepare for professional discussions
• build confidence in recognising TA impact

It is not intended to replace:
• school behaviour logs
• safeguarding systems
• official records or reports

Always follow your school’s policies and procedures.

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Format

• Printable PDF
• Digital download
• No physical product

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Related resources

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

For professional wording support, see:
The Language Scaffold – Professional Wording for Teaching Assistants