Provide a rationale to focus on systematic review of TA role in your setting by Sean Bracken https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j Why TAs? en-us 2021-02-02 16:22:08 UTC 2022-02-01 14:00:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354249 Effective use of TAs for interventions ]]> 2022-02-01 13:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354249 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354803 Ta's are often seen as the back bone of support for learners with additional needs. ]]> 2022-02-01 13:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354803 We have no TA’s at all in my setting https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354944 2022-02-01 13:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023354944 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355135 Effective deployment of TAs can have a positive impact on progress ]]> 2022-02-01 13:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355135 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355280 Integral to providing support for send learners - particularly those who are high need]]> 2022-02-01 13:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355280 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355981 Balance between TA support and independent learning ]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023355981 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356042 Effective partnerships between TAs and teachers to support learning]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356042 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356229 TAs are the experts of the individual children with SEND and their specific needs in our setting. For some students, the TA is the most trustworthy adult in the school so their insight is invaluable.]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356229 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356655 Dependent upon skill set.

]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356655 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356809 Impact on pupil outcomes- cost effectiveness.]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023356809 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023357432 With one TA across 7 year groups how to best utilise their skill set.]]> 2022-02-01 13:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023357432 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023357806 We're lucky - we have a TA per class. They are valued enormously in the work that they do in helping to support children with SEND]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023357806 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358004 TAs are deployed to our EHCP pupils lessons only. This would also not be for all there lessons. In secondary we want our TAs to start to prompt independency. Sadly TAs are not always used effectively in the classroom ]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358004 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358380 LSA’s have a much needed pastoral role in the classrooms as the academic pressure builds for teachers and takes this away from them.]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358380 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358905 TAs form a substantial proportion of staff in primary & have a key role in supporting pupils. They have a different relationship to teachers with the children and a wealth of knowledge about the children. ]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358905 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358919 Allows children to access learning which other children can access independently ]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023358919 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023359091 How do you upskill TAs and empower them to use their skills to best effect?]]> 2022-02-01 13:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023359091 We don’t have TAs https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023360160 Understanding the factors for engaging TAs with learners of similar academic profile might help us to understand whether needs are being met in other ways or whether TAs are needed.
Do other members of staff step in as TA support eg Technicians, 6th Form Study Skills Mentor & Pastoral Support Officers (admin)
Are Pastoral Support Officers or others taking a TA support role in my setting and should this be recognised in training?

]]> 2022-02-01 13:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023360160 Effective deployment of TAs -skillset and money dependent. A lot of TA's get tied up with higher need 1:1 work which can have knock on effect https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023360191 2022-02-01 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023360191 https://padlet.com/seanbracken/wzwwnrh0fnyecw6j/wish/2023362241 In our setting, we use flexible seating arrangement and the teacher works with those pupils with greatest needs, whilst TA moves around rest of class.

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