"There are more than 200,000 teaching assistants(TAs) in the UK. This comprehensive, practical book deals with how to make use of them effectively. Written by a recognised authority on TAs the book investigates * the roles of leadership and management * the various roles of TAs and what distinguishes them from other support staff * the whole-school learning environment * Auditing the needs of the school and the needs of the TAs * good practice in appointing and developing TAs - technicalities, examples and proforma. * using a TA in the classroom -...