Classroom support: Prepare learning materials, set up the classroom, and tidy up after lessons. Student support: Work with individual students or small groups to help them with tasks. Provide support for students with special educational needs (SEN) or those who are struggling. Listen to students read, read to them, and tell them stories. Administrative support: Help with lesson planning. Record and report on student progress to the teacher. Perform clerical tasks like marking work and maintaining records. Supervision: Supervise students during class, breaks, and school trips. Look after children who are unwell or upset. Behavior management: Help teachers manage classroom behavior. Promote a positive and safe learning environment. Other duties: Assist with extracurricular activities. Attend meetings with teachers, parents, and other professionals. Specializations and progression Some TAs may specialize in areas like literacy, numeracy, or special educational needs. TAs who are bilingual may work more with students whose first language is not English. Experienced TAs can take on more responsibility, such as supervising a class for a teacher who is absent, or they can pursue further training to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or a qualified teacher