Appointing and Managing Learning Support Assistants

This work guides SENCOs and other managers through the process of appointing assistants who will be successful members of a support team. It also considers their deployment once in post - how to maximize their effectiveness and how to support their professional development. First Published in 2004. As management becomes a more important part of the SENCO's tole this book offers guidance and time saving strategies for employing and managing LSAs within primary school settings. To make the task of managing easier this book includes: how to make a focused response to audits using action plans; suggestions on how to help teachers and LSAs communicate and share lesson plans; photocopiable proforma sheets to support staff development; what to expect from your LSAs; suggested interview questions and tasks. Written for head teachers and SENCO's working in infant, junior and primary schools.