This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all Teaching Assistants working towards Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards. This new edition incorporates and responds to all new materials and initiatives required to meet the revised and expanded 2007 standards. The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants:actively engages the reader in activities, developing reflective practice while giving the theoretical background to school-based workgives insight and information about pupils individual needshelps Teaching Assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective pupil, teacher and classroom supportemphasises that Teaching Assistants are team members, supporting the school and being supported by the schoolenables Teaching Assistants to operate more independently, using their knowledge and initiative.