Revised to reflect the latest research evidence and changes within education, including the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this book will help school leaders and teachers in primary and secondary settings to rethink the role, purpose and contribution of TAs, and add real value to what can be achieved in classrooms.

Setting out a field-tested process, structured around a coherent and empirically sound conceptual framework, this book:

•  helps school leaders review, reform and reenergise their TA workforce
• provides practical strategies to implement in the classroom
• illustrates key points with new case studies
• provides photocopiable templates and resources to support decision-making and action.