Includes bibliographical references (p. [96]) and index.

1. The role of the teaching assistant in managing behaviour -- 2. Explanations and strategies -- 3. The student who is never in their seat -- 4. The student who disrupts other students -- 5. The student who continually talks out of turn -- 6. The student who uses inappropriate language -- 7. The student who refuses to do what is asked -- 8. The student who has difficulty in controlling anger.

"Challenging behaviour amongst pupils is as much of a headache for teaching assistants as it is for teachers. This book, specifically written with teaching assistants in mind, looks at common behaviour problems in the classroom, explains typical causes of misbehaviour and shows what teaching assistants can do to tackle and tame disruptive students in their care. Mirroring the course content of most Teaching Assistant GNVQ and Foundation degree qualifications, the author adopts a reflective approach to behaviour management. She effectively illustrates how practitioners can learn from their experiences and develop new skills and coping strategies, which will enable them to concentrate on the most important part of their job: supporting learning."--BOOK JACKET.

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