This resource focuses on developing the professional skills of learning support assistants and provides in-depth guidance for working with students who have a range of special needs. Section 1: Being Professional, looks at rights and responsibilities; understanding about learning; and defining your learning philosophy. Section 2: About Inclusion, looks at the key principles; working with professionals; assisting in data gathering and analysis; and practical implementation. Section 3: Providing Classroom Support, looks at creating a supportive learning environment; ways to make learning happen; assisting reluctant students; and different strategies for different students. Section 4: Catering to the Individual, looks at knowing that 'one size doesn't fit all'; dealing with 'labels'; accepting and understanding difference; and adapting the curriculum. The book contains 64 photocopiable pages packed with stories, tips, templates, checklists and practical strategies.