Teaching Assistants CPD Pathway

You may also consider encouraging your TAs to take part in extra, appropriate CPD to enhance their abilities and spearhead activities that foster inclusive practice in your school, depending on your school community needs and current priorities.

Research on TAs delivering targeted interventions in one-to-one or small group settings shows a consistent impact on attainment of approximately three to four additional months.The EEF provides e-learning and guidance on the effective use of teaching assistants to lead impactful interventions:

• Structured interventions | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)
• Recommendations 5 and 6: unpacking the evidence | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)

Inclusive cultures:

School of Sanctuary:  - Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers - Norfolk County Council

Young Interpreters:  - Norfolk Schools and Learning Providers - Norfolk County Council

SEMH Interventions:

This self-care plan walks children and young people through a series of steps, helping them create a simple self-care plan that works for them. It helps children identify activities that they can use to support their mental health.

• My self-care plan: primary | Anna Freud;
• My self-care plan: secondary and FE | Anna Freud

ELSA: Resources for Emotional Literacy Support Assistants - ELSA Support (elsa-support.co.uk)