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The teaching assistant might contribute to a lesson given to a group of 7 year old children learning to play percussion instruments by preparing the learning environment before the lesson. This might include making sure the area is clean and tidy and that tables and chairs are in the appropriate place, so that the area is a safe environment for the lesson to take place.

The teaching assistant might also prepare the percussion instruments by obtaining them, making sure they are in good working order, taking an inventory of them and setting them out for use. The teaching assistant should also familiarise themselves with the safe use of the instruments.

The teaching assistant might also be asked to prepare any learning materials required by the teacher, such as photocopies of worksheets or music.

During the lesson, the teaching assistant should encourage good behaviour and might be asked to record parts of the lesson or observe particular pupils and record their achievements.

Once the lesson is finished, the teaching assistant should return the learning environment to a clean, tidy state. They should ensure that all pupils return their instruments and check the condition of the instruments before returning them to storage.

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The teaching assistant should make sure that the instruments are available at the time that the lesson is to take place and that there are a sufficient number of instruments. The teaching assistant should make sure that the instruments are in good working order and familiarise themselves with their safe use. The teaching assistant should prepare and set out the instruments. Once the lesson is over, the teaching assistant should make sure that all the pupils have returned their instruments and check the condition of the instruments. Any damages should be reported to the teacher. The teaching assistant should then return the instruments.

The teaching assistant should prepare or obtain any learning materials required by the teacher, such as photocopying worksheets or music. The teaching assistant should also familiarise themselves with the operation and safe use of any other equipment required for the lesson, such as recording equipment.

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The teaching assistant should ensure that the learning environment is safe before the lesson begins, making sure that it is clean and tidy and that tables and chairs are in appropriate positions.

The teaching assistant should familiarise themselves with the safe use of the instruments and any other equipment used and encourage the pupils to use the instruments safely. The instruments should be checked to make sure they are in good condition.

The teaching assistant should make sure that the instruments are stored safely once the lesson ends and report any damages to the teacher.

Before the lesson, the teaching assistant should check the location of any safety equipment and familiarise themselves with the schools Health and Safety policy in case it includes anything relevant to the lesson. Any accidents that occur should be recorded.

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It is important for the teaching assistant to model good behaviour, as children are likely to copy the behaviour of adults around them. For example, the teaching assistant should be courteous and kind to other adults and children and show them respect.

The teaching assistant can promote good behaviour by praising positive behaviour and correcting poor behaviour. For example, thanking children for sitting still and listening to a story or asking a child to walk rather than run in a corridor.

The teaching assistant should use rewards and sanctions consistently so that children learn and understand the behaviour expected of them. The teaching assistant should help children to follow instructions and routines. Pupils should be encouraged to follow school and class rules. Teaching assistants should deal with poor behaviour or report it to the teacher.

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The teaching assistant should always model good behaviour. They should know