ABA has written an anti-bullying guide for teaching assistants (TAs) based on the views of children and young people, who receive support from teaching assistants, about bullying.
It is designed to give teaching assistants advice on preventing bullying of disabled children and children with special educational needs (SEN).
You can download 'Preventing bullying: a guide for teaching assistants' here.
This guide discusses young people’s views on:
- good support from TAs
- bullying experienced by children and young people who receive TA support in schools
- what can be done to prevent bullying for children and young people who receive TA support in school
One young person told us:
"Inclusion is important because if you’re excluded from the rest of the group it marks you as the odd one out, so you’re more of a target for bullies"
Young person with SEND
Anti-Bullying Alliance consultation with young people about teaching assistants and bullying
There are lots and lots of further resources on this website to support you as teaching assistants. ABA also has online training available and you’re very welcome to complete this.