- A TA’s role in meeting needs – A close look at the TA role, the priorities, knowledge, skills and qualities required.
- Core Deficits – Building an understanding of a child’s underlying difficulties and presenting needs. The impact of poor working memory, speech sound processing and slow speeds of processing on children with SEND.
- Recognising effective support – A structure for TAs and SENDCOs to use to reflect on the impact of current practice. Introducing the MR CHUFI agenda which sets out key beneficial features of teaching and learning – Making links, Risk taking, Cognitive engagement, Higher level thinking, Checking Understanding, Feedback and Independence.
- Using the DR KEEPIT agenda – 8 considerations to inform more effective in class support. The DR KEEPIT agenda prompts attention to Dialogue, Resources, Key Points, Engagement, Encouragement, Proximity, Identifying barriers and Task Chunking. There is an opportunity to reflect on current practice and take part in activities that help to embed this impactful approach.
- Collaboration – Working collaboratively both with children and classroom teachers is essential for success. TAs workshop tools designed to help them get the most out of the short time they have to plan and talk with colleagues and pupils.
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LIVE ONLINE TRAINING
Standard Package via Zoom or Microsoft Teams
1 x 120 minute or 2 x 60 minute live interactive training on the DR KEEPIT approach
Supporting materials
I free copy of The Effective Teaching Assistant
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TRAINING IN PERSON AT YOUR SCHOOL
A 90 minute interactive training session
Supporting materials
I free copy of The Effective Teaching Assistant
Face to Face sessions are limited to 100 participants.
Bespoke Training solutions can be designed to suit your needs, timeframe and budget. For a conversation about your needs please contact us at office@senworks.co.uk
We will make every attempt to book a date and time that suits you and your team; day, evening and weekend sessions are available.