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Teaching Assistants Development Programme - 1/6 - Behaviour

  • This development programme specifically designed for Teaching Assistants will run throughout the year and consist of 6 sessions. TA’s can attend all or a selection of these sessions.
  • This practical session forms part of our TA Development Programme, focusing on evidence-based strategies for managing and understanding behaviour in the classroom.
  • Teaching Assistants will explore behaviour as communication, the ‘Iceberg’ model of underlying needs, and practical de-escalation techniques.
  • The session provides useable resources, including ABC charts and self-reflection tools, to empower TAs to confidently support pupils and promote positive learning environments.

TA development programme:

  1. Behaviour – 8 October 
  2. Adaptive practices – 2 December 
  3. Visual communication – 21 January 
  4. Scaffolding – 18 March 
  5. Social skills intervention – 19 May
  6. Questioning – 9 June 

Cole Andrew, Vigeo Partners Ltd

Cole is a seasoned coach and mentor, guiding people to unlock potential, refine leadership practice, and develop sustainable improvement in education, workplaces, and personal development. His career has spanned 35 years, partnering with education (learners, parents, teachers, and school leaders) to unlock potential, refine leadership practice, and develop sustainable improvement in education and life. Cole has a wide-ranging professional and personal background in supporting people with special educational needs and disability, attachment and trauma difficulties, and neurodiversity.

Hafley Court, OL12 9DJ

Buckley Road

Rochdale OL12 9DJ

United Kingdom