Assisting in Lessons: Helping the class teacher with lesson delivery, classroom management, and engaging pupils in learning activities. Small Group Work: Running or supervising small group sessions to reinforce concepts taught in class or to provide targeted support. 1:1 Support: Offering individual assistance to students who may need extra help, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Maintaining Order: Helping to manage student behaviour and ensure a productive learning environment. Encouraging Engagement: Supporting reluctant learners or those with behavioural challenges to stay on task. Marking and Feedback: Assisting with marking homework or classwork (typically under teacher supervision). Curriculum Support: Helping to plan and prepare teaching materials, often tailored to specific student needs. Mentoring: Acting as a positive role model and sometimes mentoring students. Safeguarding: Being vigilant about students’ wellbeing and reporting concerns according to the school’s safeguarding policy. Resource Preparation: Helping to photocopy, prepare displays, or manage equipment. Supervision: Covering duties like break or lunch supervision and helping during school events or trips. GTAs often use this role as a pathway into teacher training (e.g. PGCE or School Direct). They may be given opportunities to observe experienced teachers, attend training sessions, and gradually lead parts of...