Professional Standards for Teaching Assistants Quiz

According to the professional standards, what should teaching assistants demonstrate to uphold public trust in the education profession?

• B) Proper and professional regard for the school's ethos, policies, and practices

• D) Lack of respect for individual differences and cultural diversity

• A) Negative attitudes and behaviors

• C) Disregard for safeguarding pupils' well-being

What is one of the expectations for teaching assistants in terms of knowledge and understanding?

• D) Lack subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role

• C) Refuse to acquire the appropriate skills and qualifications

• B) Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils

• A) Avoid reflecting on their own practice

What is an expectation for teaching assistants in terms of teaching and learning?

• A) Discourage participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

• B) Use ineffective behavior management strategies

• C) Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

• D) Avoid communicating effectively and sensitively with pupils

What is an expectation for teaching assistants in terms of working with others?

• D) Refuse to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues

• C) Understand their responsibility to share knowledge to inform planning and decision making

• B) Keep other professionals inaccurately informed of performance and progress

• A) Disrespect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents, and carers

What year were the professional standards for teaching assistants published?

• A) 2014

• B) 2015

• C) 2016

• D) 2017

Who are the professional standards for teaching assistants organized by?

• C) School support staff

• D) Educational professionals

• B) Unions and educational experts

• A) Teachers and headteachers

What is the first theme under which the professional standards for teaching assistants are organized?

• A) Knowledge and understanding

• B) Teaching and learning

• D) Working with others

• C) Personal and professional conduct

What is the second theme under which the professional standards for teaching assistants are organized?

• B) Knowledge and understanding

• A) Personal and professional conduct

• D) Working with others

• C) Teaching and learning