Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants Practical Tips and Reflections from the LSA Perspective
Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants: Practical Tips and Reflections from the LSA Perspective by Zoe Hosier is published by Taylor & Francis Group in 2025 and consists of 180 pages. This book explores the role of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) through first-hand interviews, highlighting various experiences and perspectives that illuminate the often-overlooked aspects of their work in supporting the learning of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and neurodivergent students.
Readers will find practical tips and reflective insights aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of LSAs in schools. The book covers essential topics such as wellbeing support, managing challenging behavior, and promoting student independence. It also delves into dialogic education and assistive technologies, providing opportunities for reflection. Additionally, the guide includes advice on fostering strong working relationships between LSAs and teachers, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced LSAs, as well as the educators and Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) who collaborate with them.
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Inclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants explores the role of the LSA and, drawing from first-hand interviews, sheds light on a variety of LSA experiences and perspectives, detailing the (often hidden) aspects of their work to support the learning of SEND and neurodivergent students. Covering key areas including wellbeing support, challenging behaviour and student independence, chapters:
- Provide LSAs with practical tips and reflective insights to improve their work supporting children and young people in schools
- Explore dialogic education and assistive technologies, with much-needed reflection opportunities
- Include guidance on working with students one-to-one as well as in small groups
- Offer advice on how LSAs and teachers can foster strong working relationships in class.
This informative and accessible guide will give both new-starter and more experienced LSAs a strong and holistic understanding of the role, inclusive practice, and where they can really make a difference for their students. It will be valuable reading for LSAs, as well as the teachers and SENCOs who work closely with them.
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