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Information for School Support StaffEveryone who works in a school has a part to play in raising standards and giving children a better start in life. The following links will take you to information on training and development and future career opportunities for various Support Staff roles.TDA Website - Support Staff Home Page TDA Website - School Support Staff RolesTDA Website - Training & Qualifications A Career Guide For School Support Staff - TDA document published 2009 - Three of the staff featured are from rochdale schools! The School Support Staff Development Team can offer advice on nationally recognised qualifications as well as the training courses offered by their own team. Please click on the links below for a summary of School Support Staff Training Courses (September 2009 to July 2010) and the relevant booking form.
N.B. These courses must be booked directly with the School Support Staff Development Team 01706 654028 - Please do not try to book via the REAL Trust. Thank You
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Please visit the Rochdale Schools Intranet (RSI) for further details of training and development opportunities. You will need to ask your RSI administrator in school for a user ID and password.
Higher level teaching assistant status is awarded to support staff who meet the national HLTA standards.
Achieving HLTA status demonstrates to headteachers, teachers, governors and parents the nature of the contribution that the member of staff can make to pupils’ learning and achievement. National guidance on acheiveing HLTA status can be obtained from the TDA websiteFor further advice please contact Kath Perrin, School Workforce Development Adviser on 01706 654028 or email kath.perrin@rochdale.gov.uk. To obtain a HLTA application pack please contact Diane Brown, School Workforce Development Officer, 01706 654028 diane.brown@rochdale.gov.uk100th HLTA for Rochdale