Training objectives

• To upskill TAs to a level where their impact can be measured
  across the classroom and curriculum.
• To enable TAs to effectively support learning in both English and
  Mathematics
• To understand how to use questioning and formative assessment
  strategies to identify gaps and to check that gaps are closing.

Outcomes 

1. The pupils that Teaching Assistants support will become more
   proficient in English and Mathematics.
2. Intervention sessions provided by Teaching Assistants will be
   sharply focused on addressing gaps in learning and will enable
   pupils to catch up with their peers.
3. Monitoring by senior leaders will demonstrate both qualitative and
   quantitative improvements from baseline assessments.

Methodology

• The series consists of 10 sessions, including an introduction session and an evaluation session which the class teacher and  member of SLT are invited to attend.
• The sessions will be delivered monthly via Zoom across the year.
• Access to a bank of useful supporting resources will be available for each unit to allow personal learning to turn instantly into professional practice.
• Practical and experiential gap tasks will be set and reviewed with the programme tutor and peers, creating a learning network.