This is a practical guide to the role, management, and deployment of teaching assistants. It offers comprehensive and informed support, underpinned by illustrative case studies throughout. Information and practical guidance is given on:

• the role and competencies of teaching assistants
• how to audit the existing teaching assistant provision in the school
• the teaching assistant's role in planning, delivery and feedback
• how to appoint, induct, mentor and appraise teaching assistants
• the effective management of teaching assistants by teachers...