The Effective Teaching Assistant Online

Access this course for 30 days from the day of purchase.

Professional, skills based training for TAs working to support students with SEND in the classroom.

Written and presented by Abigail Gray, SEND specialist and author of ‘The Effective Teaching Assistant’ and ‘Effective Differentiation’.

A course that can be adapted to suit your needs and training schedule:

Simply watch all the videos in 1hr 35 minutes
Stream videos + complete one reflection activity per module in just under 6 hours
Stream videos + complete both activities in just under 12 hours

Knowledge about SEND & the professional role of a TA

This course provides TAs with an understanding of their professional role and the skills they need to offer effective support to students with SEND in the classroom.

Access to bite-size training at a time that suits you and your team

SENDCOs often struggle to get TAs together for training. This course can be streamed any time, anywhere and is broken down into 13 mini modules that each take between 5 and 15 minutes to watch.

Support for the busy SENDCO

For those SENDCOs pushed for time, this course is a solution to support them in offering guidance and training to the TAs they manage.

Tools to build a consistent provision

A course designed to embed essential knowledge and skills about SEND in every classroom, ensuring that all stakeholders have an understanding of the TA role and way of working.

A realistic approach to collaboration

New ways for teachers and TAs to collaborate in ways that save time and keep the a focus on adding value to teaching and benefit to the children supported.

Supplementary materials to download and keep

There are more than 20 tools and resources to download and use, these can be printed or saved to create a training workbook and record. A modular course with 3 levels of engagement to choose from:

Lesson 1: LISTEN

Offers an explanation of content

Lesson 2: THINK

Presents a reflection activity for TAs to do in their own time

Lesson 3: APPLY

Offers an activity for the training room or classroom, encouraging TAs and SENDCOs to APPLY their learning in school.