This programme supports primary teaching assistants to develop subject knowledge, strengthen practice, and build confidence in supporting pupils in mathematics.
What will you learn?
Practice Development:
- Explore and increase the use of a range of pedagogic approaches aligned with teaching for mastery
- Build confidence in supporting pupils to master mathematical concepts
Professional Learning:
- Enhance maths subject knowledge, focusing on key concepts, representations and language (e.g. number sense, additive reasoning, fractions)
- Identify common misconceptions and strategies to address them for concept mastery
- Identify and apply pedagogical approaches that enhance teaching and learning in maths
- Develop understanding of key principles and approaches related to teaching for mastery
Programme Structure
This programme includes:
- Four days of sessions over one academic year
- Structured conversations focused on maths, pedagogy, misconceptions and transferring approaches into the classroom
- Between sessions, participants engage with an online community, complete school-based tasks, and share observations with peers
Who should attend
Primary teaching assistants
Benefits
Participants will:
- Develop confidence in supporting maths learning
- Strengthen subject knowledge and understanding
- Improve support for pupils’ mathematical development
- Embed approaches aligned with teaching for mastery
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Our Professional Development is funded by the Department for Education and is free to all participating schools.