Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you should:

  • be able to discuss how the UK’s teaching assistant workforce came into being
  • be developing your understanding that teaching assistants are part of a wider assistant workforce in the public services of health, social services and education
  • have insights into the diverse roles and distinctive contributions of teaching assistants across the UK
  • be able to identify some of the skills that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and that contribute to productive teamwork
  • be reflecting on the value of the work of teaching assistants and on the support skills involved, and thinking about your future role.

    • OpenLearn - Teaching assistants: Support in action (Wales)
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