Sam Smithies

Gary Aubin, an EEF SEND Associate and co-author of the guidance on teaching assistants, joins the chat alongside Sam Smithies, an Assistant SENCO, and Claire Akroyd, Head of School at West Vale Academy. They dive into the strategic deployment of teaching assistants and their crucial role in supporting students with SEND. The discussion highlights empowering collaboration between TAs and teachers, sensory training innovations, and tailored approaches to foster inclusivity and student independence in classrooms.