The role of a TA varies from school to school. TAs may work supporting an individual or a group of pupils, or they may support the teacher in the classroom.

TAs work under the guidance/supervision of the classroom teacher.

Day-to-day tasks can include:

·         planning, delivering and evaluating teaching and learning activities.

·         preparing the classroom for lessons, helping pupils who need extra support to complete tasks, individually and in groups.

·         observing pupil performance and reporting on observations to the teacher.

·         supervising art and craft activities and displaying work.

·         looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.

·         playing educational games with children and encouraging younger children to learn through play.

·         setting up information and communication technology (ICT) resources and supporting teaching and learning through the use of ICT.

·         listening to pupils read, reading to them, or telling them stories.

·         helping with outings and sports events, and

·         carrying out routine administrative tasks.