Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants - Practical Tips and Reflections From the Lsa Perspective

This book explores the role of the LSA and sheds light on a variety of LSA experiences and perspectives. Full of practical tips and insights, it is valuable reading for both new and experienced LSAs, as well as those who work closely with them.

List of contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining the LSA: what the LSA is (and isn't)
Chapter 2: The LSA and wellbeing support
Chapter 3: Strong teacher-LSA working patterns
Chapter 4: Responding to challenging behaviour as an LSA
Chapter 5: Knowing when to take a step back: supporting student independence as an LSA
Chapter 6: The dialogic LSA
Chapter 7: Assistive technologies for LSAs
Chapter 8: Looking to the future: re-defining the LSA?
Conclusion
Index

About the author

Zoe Hosier currently works as a Learning Support Assistant in the sixth form college sector, where she runs group study skills workshops and supports SEND students to access their learning. She studied education at Homerton College, and her research interests currently include grounded practitioner knowledge and the LSA contribution to educational inclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Zoe Hosier
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 30.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032769677
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276967-7
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Special Education / General, Educational administration and organization, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Teaching skills & techniques, Non-teaching & support staff