A new report, which is highlighted on the BBC News site, states that pupils who are supported by teaching assistants make less progress than their classmates. The report explains that this isn’t the fault of the teaching assistants… it’s because those children spend less time with the teacher.

What is your experience? If you’re a teacher, how do you work with your TA to ensure that their support is used most effectively in the classroom? If you’re a teaching assistant, how do you feel about this report?

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