This is a practical E-learning course to support TAs who may be working with challenging behaviour in the classroom. The module will focus on how to develop positive relationships and strategies creating a calm working environment.

This module should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Being able to run a classroom where children are free to learn is one of the largest concerns and fears for teachers. It’s also one of the main reasons teachers decide to leave teaching within five years.

This short, professional development course is intended for early-career teachers. It explores classroom management techniques and strategies to help you learn how to deal with some of the most common classroom problems that will enable you to create an environment where children are free to learn.

You’ll learn a number of effective classroom management strategies that focus on both your relationship with the students and the wider school establishment. By the end of this behaviour management training, you will be equipped with the confidence needed to handle the most common classroom problems.

You’ll have online access to a range of videos, articles, presentations and animations that focus on a particular aspect of behaviour management; all of which are tied together through the peer-to-peer discussion threads. You’ll also be given extension materials that allow you to delve further into a particular topic.

Topics include:

• What is Misbehaviour?
• The Psychology of Behaviour Management
• Top Ten Behaviour Management Strategies
• Advice for Dealing with Misbehaviours
• ‘Low Level Behaviour’ – How to Deal with it
• Fight Club: Preventing and Diffusing Major Confrontations
• How to React to a Confrontational Student
• Getting Quiet in the Classroom
• The Need for Rules and Boundaries
• Setting Out Good Rules and Routines
• Setting Out Expectations
• Deterrents, Rewards and Rehabilitation
• Consequences, Sanctions and Praise?
• Using Sanctions and Rewards to Best Effect
• Least to Most Intrusive Intervention
• How to Talk to a Student Following Misbehaviour
• Don’t Fall into Bad Habits

Behaviour management is often one of the aspects of teaching that most worries teachers, particularly in the early stages of their career or when returning to teaching after some time away. This module will support you to select the right tools to have in your ‘teacher’s toolbox’ to establish a positive culture and promote the sorts of behaviour you want to see.

This module should take approximately one hour to complete.

A positive classroom climate is at the heart of good teaching and effective learning and assessment.  This module will guide you to understand the successful strategies employed by experienced teachers and help you to consider a plan to move ahead with your own class.

What delegates have said

“Great tips!” “I will make sure to use the working wall more effectively” Raffles International School

This module should take approximately one hour to complete.

This module is designed to introduce the concept of working with SEMH students. It will explore the causes of SEMH behaviour and how to work with the students to achieve their best outcomes by looking at neuro-developmental issues and how to build these into the ethos of the school from management down.

This module should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Embark on the “Personal Safety: Breakaway & Self Protection” course, where you’ll gain essential skills to reduce the risk of personal attack but also how to best keep those within your care safe. Through a blend of theory, discussions, and hands-on practice, you’ll delve into the psychological aspects of personal safety, navigate legal considerations, and develop strategies for situational awareness and avoidance. The practical segment covers de-escalation, breakaway techniques, and fundamental self-defence skills. Engage in constructive feedback sessions, revisit course objectives, and leave empowered with a comprehensive toolkit for personal security.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with SENDhelp’s Induction for Teaching Assistant’s Course. This comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to equip aspiring teaching assistants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in inclusive education environments. Participants will delve into the fundamentals of understanding diverse learning needs, effective communication strategies, and practical approaches to supporting students with SEND. The course covers essential topics such as individualized education plans, behaviour management, and fostering an inclusive classroom culture and how best to find work, stay in work and develop your career within the education sector. With a blend of theory and hands-on learning experiences, participants will gain insights into the unique challenges and rewards of supporting students with diverse abilities. Whether you’re new to the role or seeking to enhance your skills, SENDhelp’s Induction for Teaching Assistant’s Course is your gateway to making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs.