P2 - Describe how the Teaching Assistant works as a member of a multi-displinary team:

can anyone please help: how does the teacher work with
class teacher
head teacher
senco
deputy
other professionals
please help im clueless has anyone else done this??

I have done tis course last year and got a Distinction
I found this site absolutely invaluable and it help me gain my distinction

I dont know if this year is the same but last year my tutor said I could combine P2 and M1

I have copied and pasted some extracts from my assignment. HTH and hope this is alllowed on here


The Speech and language therapist will show the T.A.different ways of helping the child use grammar, pronunciation, speech and any other issues that could arise. Between them they will carry out effective programs and observations.

The T.A. will sometimes have to go to the Head teacher or Deputy Head Teacher for assistance in implementing school policies and playground issues, this is where the school policies might come into place, such as, the anti bullying policy. TAs are not just part of the staff, but are part of a team, and as such their remit includes translating school policies into practice and furthering the ethos of the school. The Head teacher overseas the running of the school and very little contact might be needed, but if the T.A needed to come into contact with the head teacher it may be because there is an issue with bullying or an issue with the teacher that my line management might not be able to resolve.

The T.A. may come in contact with the Health and Safety representative. If there are any issues to do with Health and Safety these are to be reported to them. Loose cables or Loose ceiling boards. There might be smaller issues that might not need to be brought the Health and Safety representatives attention and it might be something that the Site Manager or Caretaker might be able to take care of, such as, a child vomiting, blocked toilets and minor maintenance issues.
Subject Managers or Subject co-ordinators assistance will be called upon if the Teacher and /or T.A. are running low on resources, such as general shortages of stock.


If the child has a behaviour problem the child might be referred to an educational psychologist, this could liaise on a Statement to help the child and will record progress and targets to help the child aim for.


For the physically disabled an occupational therapist might be involved in coming into the school regularly and may work with the Teaching staff and helping the T.A. show the child different exercises they might need to do. They will work on ways to develop different strategies for the child’s progress and learning

There may be something here you could use.

thanks so much really helpful!Did you do P3 too? xx

Yes, I combined (we were allowed to) not sure if the title is the same as last year.

P.3 and M1. Describe ways the Teaching Assistant may promote positive relationships with pupils.

I've copy and pasted some of it for you. it includes a quote from Skinner

I touch briefly at the beginning about having respect for the teacher and T.A.
Then I say.

We need to show an understanding of individual needs and have an understanding of children who might have special needs. Sometimes we need to adapt the way we speak to the child. We can show understanding and respect by being interested in the children and their interests, listen to what the pupils say, have time for them and maybe ask question about their interests. Make the child feel as though they matter.
Listening carefully and take notice of contributions, this makes the children feel valued and encourages self confidence and builds self esteem in pupils. If the children feel valued this is more likely to lead to better behaved pupils and increased co-operation. By feeling included and valued it will also have an effect on the way children learn There are two main theories about how children’s learning takes place, these are called the behaviourists theory and cognitive theory. These theories give us a better understanding of different aspects and ways children learn. The behaviourist’s theory was put forward by B.F Skinner (1904-1994) “Skinners theory is that as individuals we will repeat experiences which are enjoyable and avoid those which are not”
Rewards are a good thing to do, the school may reward with stickers, team points or marbles in a jar. Give praise and constructive criticism, and make suggestions to the children in ways they can improve their work or presentation, but always do it positively, this can also build trust and makes you more approachable for the children. It can also be good if the T.A. were to be available for the children as and when needed.

please can you help me with my cache level 2 teaching assistant assignment assignment number 2 question p3 its about multi disciplinay i am totally stuck can you please really help me

Is this it ?


P.2 Describe how the Teaching Assistant works as a member of a multi disciplinary team.

The Teaching Assistant, will work with a number of different members of staff . This will range from other teaching assistants to Site managers/ caretakers.
The T.A. will sometimes have to go to the Head teacher or Deputy Head Teacher for assistance in implementing school policies and playground issues this is where the school policies might come into place, such as, the anti bullying policy that the school might have.
The Head teacher overseas the running of the school and very little contact might be needed, but if the T.A needed to come into contact with the head teacher it may be because there is an issue with bullying or an issue with the teacher that my line management might not be able to resolve.
There might be certificates that need signing, this is when the T.A. might also have contact with the head teacher the T.A may need her signature.

There are a number of outside members of staff that the Teaching Assistant may come in contact with, and the T.A.might liaise alongside the Speech and Language therapist and may come to a plan or scheme of work and might devise a program at which the Teaching Assistant might carry out with the child.
The Speech and language therapist will show the T.A.different ways of helping the child use grammar, pronunciation, speech. Between them they will carry out effective programs and observations.

If the child has a behaviour problem the child might be referred to an educational psychologist, this could liaise on a Statement to help the child and will record progress and targets to help the child aim for.

SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Coordinator) might be involved with children if they feel the need for extra support and together may attend reviews or informal meetings, discussing I.E.P’s and setting targets. Observational feedback will be given back to SENCO.

To ensure maximum aid for the child, all parties would have to liaise on a regular basis to ensure that we all working for the same objective and utilising resources for the maximum benefit.

HTH

Miilytada. I've just realised you asked me for help on P.2. and I gave you help for P.3.

You must think I'm a total clutz.

Apologies. I hope it isnt too late, I think i've now answered the one you wanted in the first place

Hi
I'm new to the forum and wanted to say a huge thank you for putting this up, its the very areas I am struggling with too.

You mention P3 and M1 which is the positive relationships bit, for P2 the Multi-disciplinary part is also D1, did you combine these two within the part you wrote and put on here.

Thanks again for a very grateful learner.