[senco-forum] New Term

We'd probably go for the hour with all LSAs ( 28 currently) on the basis it
doesn't hurt to remind existing LSAs of our expectations in secondary

Whole point of job is to work your way out of job ie working for
independence as far as is practical for child
Therefore cover other pupils as well whilst ensuring named pupil isn't left
floundering  
Using judgement as when to write for pupil and when pupil is to write for
themselves ( ie achievable tasks for pupil) 
Ensuring that homeworks are written down
Ensuring instructions understood
Not talking to pupil through  teacher talking to class
(not chatting with other LSAs in the class!!)
Learning when to take pupil out of class ( and developing rapport with
teachers so this can be done smoothly)
Going to registrations and assemblies with pupils (important not just for
pupils but so that they know what is happening , when lunch times are
changed, when trip money has to be given in , own clothes days etc )
When genuinely not needed in assigned class finding SEN admin for
redeployment   etc  etc 

Stressing that each child is an individual that the LSAs are expected (on
their peanut wages) to be professional and all things to all people.
Where /who to go to if there are any problems - personal, conflicts with
teachers or with pupil 

Presumably you will be giving out their support timetables -make sure new
ones know times of lessons etc 

Have fun -I've got the perfect excuse -broken leg so can't go to school for
3 weeks and I won't even be thinking of you all 
Barbara ht 

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[mailto:senco-forum-bounces at lists.becta.org.uk] On Behalf Of chris white
Sent: 02 September 2007 19:05
To: senco-forum at lists.becta.org.uk
Subject: [senco-forum] New Term

School tomorrow. Can't wait!
Anyway--- having looked at the agenda for the training day tomorrow I find
I've got :An hour and a half in the morning with most of the TAs and an hour
with the whole department in the afternoon.

Out of this time I've allocated an hour for an initial induction for 3 new
TAs. One is experienced in primary and so new to secondary. One is a Gap
Year Student, (appointed by the Head I haven't met her yet!) and the third
is a graduate with some experience with working with looked after children
and children with emotional social difficulties.

If anyone else was in my position how would they allocate this time, given
that 2 of the three are ex pupils?

Chris
Secondary SENCO

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