Induction to the workplace and introductory training are essential first steps in support staff development. They ensure new workers have the knowledge and skills to do their job and provide a foundation for further learning, specialisation and career development. They can also help raise standards of behaviour and attainment of children in schools.
Induction to the workplace ensures new workers adjust to their jobs and the school environment. Find out more about how to conduct induction and its benefits.
A core induction programme and general welcome pack form the basis of effective induction for any staff role. Find out what's involved.
Our induction planner enables you to plan the day-to-day induction of new support staff in your school – from creating a tailored induction programme, to their first day and identifying future development needs.
Introductory training
Many local authorities run introductory training programmes that complement school-based induction and introduce important education policies. Training covers the essential knowledge and skills that all support staff need; there are targeted sets of materials for primary teaching assistants, secondary teaching assistants and other support staff. The document, Guidance on introductory training for teaching assistants and school support staff (PDF, 725KB), provides further information.
Current materials are under review in line with sector and qualification developments but are available to download.
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