What’s in the Best Practice with Teaching Assistants Award framework?
This award provides a framework for the strategic management of teaching assistants.
You will develop clear systems of induction, appraisal, and professional development. This will better support your teaching assistants and boost their impact on positive pupil outcomes.
The Award benefits
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Recognise expertise
Nurture teaching assistants to play key roles across the school, supporting learning and development through specialist expertise and ongoing, effective evaluation.I’m immensely proud of the collaborative work between LSAs and teachers which results in such a positive impact on our pupils. We will continue to invest in our LSAs as we move towards being a securely outstanding school.HeadteacherGrange Academy -
Classroom intervention
Support teaching assistants to receive guidance, planning support, and tailored info to meet pupils’ needs—ensuring effective collaboration and impactful learning.The BPTAA process continues to provide a framework to ensure our TAs are used effectively across school. It prompts us to consider the views of TAs in all aspects of school life and to have in place a meaningful and useful CPD programme for them.HeadteacherCastle Hill High School -
Develop CPD opportunities
Develop support for teaching assistants with ongoing CPD, safeguarding, and specialist training, aligning development with pupil needs and school priorities.The BPTAA provides a really clear set of objectives that we can use to ensure that we are doing everything that we can to equip LSAs with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.HeadteacherBirtenshaw School -
Create induction policies
Administer clear induction, support, and guidance for teaching assistants through structured mentoring, defined roles, and regular feedback and review.Teaching assistants have been empowered to take control of their own development. Our teaching assistants feel recognised, valued and confident in their roles and have fully embraced this process.HeadteacherSt Peter’s CE Primary School -
Implement appraisals
Establish annual appraisals with observations, written feedback, and access to training, ensuring their growth and impact on pupil learning.I have been greatly impressed by the enthusiasm with which our LSAs and Communication Support Workers have engaged in the process, in particular the positive uptake of LSAs looking to develop their own professional skills.HeadteacherPhilip Southcote School -
Classroom management
Ensure teaching assistants are well-trained, informed on key policies, and supported through regular meetings to share experiences and strengthen classroom practice.TAs and teachers are now much clearer about the role and responsibilities of teaching assistants; they are therefore utilised more effect leading to better outcomes for the children. The TAs are happier in their role and feel more valued.HeadteacherWood Fold Primary
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The award process
Steps to achieving an award
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Self-evaluation
Evaluate your current provision against each of the award Objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Practical action planning
Work with the award framework to create and implement your school’s Action Plan
Portfolio building
Work with the award framework to create and implement your school’s Action Plan
Verification
Work with the award framework to create and implement your school’s Action Plan
Accreditation
Work with the award framework to create and implement your school’s Action Plan
Reassessment
Improvements seen during work on the award continue after verification and the school remains accredited for three years.
We must commend Andy Taylor for his reflective support throughout the year. His guidance has been instrumental in helping to ensure that we have covered all aspects of the award fully.
Headteacher
Al Rabeeh Academy
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