Becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: Primary Special Educational Needs

This book takes a detailed look at the role of the HLTA in delivering the curriculum to students with special education needs. Investigating topics such as inclusion and special educational or additional educational needs, this book provides excellent support for teaching assistants working towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, as well as those undertaking the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning. It contains direct links to the National Curriculum and HLTA Standards, along with case studies, practical tasks and self-assessment questions, which allow trainees to demonstrate their own awareness and understanding of special educational needs.