Teaching Assistants’ Learning Pathway

2022-2023

Two programmes are delivered across Wales for teaching assistants:

• Induction programme for newly-appointed teaching assistants
• Programme for practising teaching assistants

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEW TEACHING ASSISTANTS

The Induction Programme for New Teaching Assistants is for individuals newly appointed to their role. This national programme will be delivered on a digital platform. Training can be completed at a time convenient to the teaching assistants and their setting. Individuals will develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teaching assistant in their setting.

 The 4 modules will explore:

• The Welsh Education Context – my responsibilities as a professional in Welsh education
• Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching
• The Curriculum for Wales and supporting frameworks
• Pedagogy, developing my craft to support learners

To register * for the programme, and receive the appropriate link, please complete the following form: https://tinyurl.com/Ymsefydlu-Induction

If you require further information you are welcome to contact your regional TALP coordinator:

*It is essential that Teaching Assistants use their Hwb account to complete the training. Your school will have those details.

PROGRAMME FOR PRACTISING TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Regional consortia are offering training for teaching assistants who have been in post for two years or more and who would welcome an update on the changing context of the profession.

This national programme will be delivered regionally by GwE.

The programme will provide information on the professional standards, current relevant strategies to support their practices and a range of ideas and strategies to inspire professionalism back in school.

The programme will cover:

• Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching
• the role of a teaching assistant and how to develop professionally
• how policies and frameworks impact the teaching assistant’s role
• changes in Education and how they are relevant in TAs’ own settings
• establishing and improving professional Networks and collaboration among teaching assistants within and between schools

Registration is via G6.

(Here is the link for creating a G6 account.  Please see the manuals here.)

Please see the calendar below for the dates and venues:

Teaching Assistants’ Learning Pathway

2021-2022

Two programmes are delivered across Wales for teaching assistants:

• Induction programme for newly-appointed teaching assistants
• Programme for practising teaching assistants

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEW TEACHING ASSISTANTS

The Induction Programme for New Teaching Assistants is for individuals newly appointed to their role. This national programme will be delivered on a digital platform. Training can be completed at a time convenient to the teaching assistants and their setting. Individuals will develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teaching assistant in their setting.

 The 4 modules will explore:

• The Welsh Education Context – my responsibilities as a professional in Welsh education
• Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching
• The Curriculum for Wales and supporting frameworks
• Pedagogy, developing my craft to support learners

To register * for the programme, and receive the appropriate link, please complete the following form: https://tinyurl.com/Ymsefydlu-Induction

If you require further information you are welcome to contact your regional TALP coordinator:

*It is essential that Teaching Assistants use their Hwb account to complete the training. Your school will have those details.

PROGRAMME FOR PRACTISING TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Regional consortia offer training for teaching assistants who have been in post for two years or more and who would welcome an update on the changing context of the profession.

The programme provides information on the Professional Standards, current relevant strategies to support their practices and a range of ideas and strategies to inspire professionalism back in school. 

The programme will be held on TEAMS over 4 (2-hour) sessions, starting on 23/11/2021 (English-medium) or 24/11/2021 (Welsh-medium) between 13:15 and 15:15. Supply costs are available

Registration is via G6.

(Here is the link for creating a G6 account.  Please see the manuals here.)

Teaching Assistants’ Learning Pathway
2020-21

Two programmes are delivered across Wales for teaching assistants:

• Induction programme for newly-appointed teaching assistants
• Programme for practising teaching assistants

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEW TEACHING ASSISTANTS

The Induction Programme for New Teaching Assistants is for individuals newly appointed to their role. This national programme will be delivered on a digital platform. Training can be completed at a time convenient to the teaching assistants and their setting. Individuals will develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful teaching assistant in their setting.

 The 4 modules will explore:

• The Welsh Education Context – my responsibilities as a professional in Welsh education
• Professional Standards for Assisting Teaching
• The Curriculum for Wales and supporting frameworks
• Pedagogy, developing my craft to support learners

To register * for the programme, and receive the appropriate link, please complete the following form: https://tinyurl.com/Ymsefydlu-Induction

If you require further information you are welcome to contact your regional TALP coordinator:

*It is essential that Teaching Assistants use their Hwb account to complete the training. Your school will have those details.

PROGRAMME FOR PRACTISING TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Regional consortia offer training for teaching assistants who have been in post for two years or more and who would welcome an update on the changing context of the profession.

Given the current circumstances, this Programme is paused at present.

Teaching Assistants’ Learning Pathway

2019-2020

Two programmes will be delivered across Wales for teaching assistants:

• Induction programme for newly-appointed teaching assistants
• Programme for practising teaching assistants

The two programmes will provide invaluable opportunities to network and collaborate with professionals from across the region.

In addition, a National HLTA Development Day will be held in February 2020.

Supply costs will be reimbursed to schools at a nationally agreed rate.  Registration is via G6.

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR NEW TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Regional consortia are offering an induction programme for new teaching assistants (appointed within the last two years).

This national programme will be delivered regionally by GwE.  It will be tailored to new TAs and will help them to understand their role and responsibilities and to embrace the core values and dispositions of the professional standards.

The programme will cover:

• the role of a teaching assistant and how to maximise professional impact
• how policies and frameworks impact the role of the teaching assistant
• to embrace the changes in Education and how they are relevant in TAs’ own settings

Please see the calendar below for the dates and venues :

PROGRAMME FOR PRACTISING TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Regional consortia are offering training for teaching assistants who have been in post for two years or more and who would welcome an update on the chaning context of the profession.

This national programme will be delivered regionally by GwE.  The programme will provide information on the professional standards, curent relevant strategies to support their practices and a range of ideas and strategies to inspire professionalism back in school.

The programme will cover:

• the role of a teaching assistant and how to develop professionally
• how policies and frameworks impact the teaching assistant’s role
• changes in Education and how they are relevant in TAs’ own settings
• establishing and improving professional Networks and collaboration among teaching assistants within and between schools

Please see the calendar below for the dates and venues:

NATIONAL HLTA DEVELOPMENT DAY

The national HLTA Development Day will be held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on 6 March.  The Day is aimed at teaching assistants who have HLTA status.  It will provide an opportunity to see examples of good practice in schools across the GwE region.

There will be two guest speakers: Mike Gershon, expert educationalist, and Professor Neil Frude from The Happiness Consultancy.

There is no fee for attending the Development Day and HLTAs’ supply costs will be reimbursed.

Register via G6.

FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE

Autumn Term 2018

Three programmes will be delivered across Wales for Teaching Assistants:

• Induction for new teaching assistants
• Practising teaching assistant training
• Aspiring HLTAs

The three programmes will provide invaluable opportunities to network and collaborate with professionals from across the region.

You may register on the programmes via G6.

Induction for new teaching assistants

Regional consortia are offering an induction programme for new teaching assistants (appointed in the last two years).

This national programme will be delivered regionally by GwE. It will be tailored to new TAs and will help them to understand their role & responsibilities and to embrace the core values & dispositions of the professional standards. There will be two full days and supply costs will be paid to schools.

The programme will cover:

• The role of a teaching assistant and how to maximise professional impact
• To understand how policies and frameworks impact my role
• To implement skills and knowledge gained to enhance my daily practice
• The Professional learning Passport (PLP)
• Changing contexts: Draft Professional Standards for Supporting Teaching, National Training Pathway, New Curriculum for Wales

Please see the calendar below for the dates and locations:

Practising teaching assistant training

Regional consortia are offering training for teaching assistants who have been in post for two years or more and who would welcome an update on the changing context of the profession.

This national programme will be delivered regionally by GwE. The programme will provide information to do with the professional standards, current relevant strategies to support their practices and a range of ideas and strategies to inspire professionalism back in school.

The programme will cover:

• The role of a teaching assistant and how to maximise professional impact
• Policies and frameworks supporting practice
• The Professional Learning Passport (PLP)
• Changing contexts
• Developing good listening, questioning and feedback for learners
• Supporting and challenging every learner appropriately and adapting to all needs

Please see the calendar below for dates and locations:

National Training for Aspiring HLTAs

A 1-day programme for teaching assistants who are interested in following the HLTA scheme in 2018-2019. This is an opportunity to receive extensive information, to network, to collaborate and develop professionally.

HLTA National Conference

FRIDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2019 – VENUE CYMRU, LLANDUDNO

For further information, e-mail hlta@gwenorth.wales

REGISTER THROUGH G6.