https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq Using the prompts below reflect on this statement: From the reading and my experience I have noticed that... en-us 2019-11-25 12:11:28 UTC 2021-03-25 11:50:33 UTC hello@padlet.com ctefinance https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416102761 Locally hired staff can provide stability and a shared language  and/but….]]> 2019-11-25 12:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416102761 ctefinance https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416102875 UK trained TAs have a knowledge of the curriculum and/but…]]> 2019-11-25 12:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416102875 ctefinance https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416103142 Other categories of TAs in my school are….the advantage/disadvantages could be…]]> 2019-11-25 12:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/416103142 btolba https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351715864 can provide stability and shared language, and can give perspective into the local culture. Unfortunately, a lot of the time locally hired staff are underpaid and overworked. This causes a lot of jealousy within the working environment and can affect performance.  Buddy]]> 2021-03-25 08:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351715864 btolba https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351722951 Again, as Richard mentioned, I'm not sure about the comparison in training between UK trained TAs and those of local knowledge. However, in an international setting it can be very helpful to have TAs with English as a first language to help EAL/SEN groups integrate quicker into an english speaking environment. They might also be more familiar with the curriculum and work more autonomously. Saying that, a lot of TAs at the school I am working at have years of experience working in the school and are very well integrated into the British curriculum. Buddy]]> 2021-03-25 08:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351722951 btolba https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351740447 Hiring TAs from neither the local culture nor from a UK background can be very advantageous to allow pupils to interact fully with different cultures, adapt their listening skills to different accents, and show humility and respect to others of different cultures. However, as a foreigner teaching or working on a non native curriculum this can be tricky for the person to integrate into the school. I have seen this with foreign teachers as well as foreign TAs who were neither British nor local to the school in which they are teaching. Buddy]]> 2021-03-25 08:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351740447 https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351975966 The TA's in my school are mainly involved in admin tasks (helping prepare for lessons and display boards etc.) and are not trained on the curriculum.    From the article it resonated that they are aware of the social and emotional needs of the children. As they spend time on duties and walking children to the bus etc. they get to see a different perspective. Its also a great help when they keep on  top of behavior management during lesson time but in terms of supporting children with their learning I've not seen much evidence of this. Being in Singapore, they all speak English which is a benefit. ]]> 2021-03-25 09:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1351975966 https://padlet.com/ctefinance/fl8j3spocktq/wish/1352274062 All of the TAs in my school are Singaporean or Malaysian. They support teachers with preparation, putting together display boards etc and also support children in their learning.  
As already mentioned, the TAs stay at the school for years and all have regular training and PD. They provide stability not only to students but also to teachers. Kate

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