HLTA Assignment 1

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The purpose of the higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) is to bridge the gap between the teaching assistant (TA) and teachers. By having a good level of understanding of how children learn, HLTA's can take responsibility for tasks that are detailed and specific under the direction of the teacher. HLTA's work alongside and complement teachers and cover the lesson in the teacher’s absence with all the lessons and activities being planned by the teacher.

HLTA status was introduced in 2003 to support the workforce reform. This was as a result of broad consultation with professionals, associations, employers, head teachers, teachers and TA representative's. A prime aim of the initiative was to provide skilled TA's with the opportunity to …show more content…

(Murray et al., 1961). If staff work collaboratively in education they can pool together all their knowledge and specialism. The Children's Act 2004 reinforces this and calls for professionals to work collaboratively, this provides a more rounded picture of a child, giving everyone involved a deeper knowledge of any situation leading to more thoughtful decision's (Legislation.gov.uk.,2004). Partnerships and teamwork should be built on mutual respect and trust and a shared understanding of how to meet children's needs. Collaboration is vital within the school environment as it can create a community of individuals all working towards a combined …show more content…

It depicts four stages of group development. They are forming, storming, norming and performing. Forming: This is the time where the group are just starting to come together. Storming: The dominant members are now starting to emerge, and the less confrontational team members stay in the background suppress their feelings. Norming: Team members now start to notice other strengths and all are contributing and being cohesive. Performing: Co-workers are now confident, motivated and familiar with each other and can work without supervision. Team work of all kinds is laden with pressures, conflicts, barriers and problems. If teams are managed effectively, it can lead to increased gratification, imagination, and innovation. The impact of group behaviour and group dynamics will have a considerable impact on the overall performance of the

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