This course book is for all foundation degree students who are support staff, particularly teaching assistants, working in educational settings. It focuses on professional, academic and vocational issues that are common to support workers across the school sectors, and provides relevant guidance that responds to workforce developments, equipping Teaching Assistants (TAs) to undertake these roles and manage change effectively. The book makes links with the National Curriculum, reflects the revised HLTA standards and takes full account of the impact of Every Child Matters.