Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants explores the role of the LSA and, drawing from first-hand interviews, sheds light on a variety of LSA experiences and perspectives, detailing the (often hidden) aspects of their work to support the learning of SEND and neurodivergent students. Covering key areas including wellbeing support, challenging behaviour and student independence, chapters:
Provide LSAs with practical tips and reflective insights to improve their work supporting children and young people in schools
Explore dialogic education and assistive technologies, with much-needed reflection opportunities
Include guidance on working with students one-to-one as well as in small groups
Offer advice on how LSAs and teachers can foster strong working relationships in class.
This informative and accessible guide will give both new-starter and more experienced LSAs a strong and holistic understanding of the role, inclusive practice, and where they can really make a difference for their students. It will be valuable reading for LSAs, as well as the teachers and SENCOs who work closely with them.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining the LSA: what the LSA is (and isn’t)
Chapter 2: The LSA and wellbeing support
Chapter 3: Strong teacher-LSA working patterns
Chapter 4: Responding to challenging behaviour as an LSA
Chapter 5: Knowing when to take a step back: supporting student independence as an LSA
Chapter 6: The dialogic LSA
Chapter 7: Assistive technologies for LSAs
Chapter 8: Looking to the future: re-defining the LSA?
Conclusion
Index
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