Introduction
Starting with yourself
Working with others-the importance of relationships
The school structures, systems and procedures that you need to know and understand
Development and learning
Care and support of pupils
Providing for similarities and differences of pupils
Supporting the teacher and teaching
Supporting the curriculum
Supporting English and mathematics
Supporting ICT and practical subjects including play
Looking forwards.
The essential guide for competent teaching assistants : meeting the national occupational standards at level 2 by Anne Watkinson. ISBN 9780415460484. Published by Routledge in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.