TEACHER STANDARDS

Positive Behaviour Support: Minimising Disruption, Maximising Relationships

Do you want to improve your effectiveness in behaviour management and create a more positive classroom culture? Take control of classroom dynamics with this essential professional development course, designed for teaching assistants (TAs). The course teaches you to move beyond reactive discipline and master proactive strategies to recognise, address and prevent low-level behaviour effectively. You will learn key skills to minimise disruption, maximise relationships and encourage pupil self-regulation through calm, consistent interactions. Transform your approach to positive behaviour support and significantly improve pupil outcomes with this professional development course.
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 Adam Barrett, Ruth Wallwork & Carly Watkins

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

understand what least invasive behaviour interventions are and why they matter in TA practice;
recognise low‑level behaviours early and respond proportionately to prevent escalation;
use positive group correction and anonymous reminders to maintain dignity and respect;
support teachers by reinforcing classroom routines and expectations consistently;
encourage pupil self‑regulation and reflection through calm, respectful interactions.

Course Lessons

Written by: Adam Barrett

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Adam Barrett is an experienced teacher, academic and SENDCo. He has previously specialised in behaviour management, leading and reforming approaches to behaviour management in primary schools with the aim of creating inclusive environments for all. As well as a PGCE, Adam has an undergraduate degree in history and an MA in English literature.

Presented by: Ruth Wallwork

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Ruth is a Video Content Creator on the CPD team at Twinkl. She is an experienced primary teacher, having taught across both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two. Ruth has worked as part of a music partnership, delivering high quality music lessons in a range of educational settings, including SEND and secondary schools. Ruth has also held leadership roles, including Head of Primary Music. She holds a degree in Music and Musical Theatre, a PGCE in Primary Education, and is currently working towards a qualification in Primary Music Leadership.

In collaboration with: Carly Watkins

Carly is the Quality of Education Lead at Twinkl PD, overseeing the development of Teachers' Standards courses. She is an experienced primary school teacher and senior leader with an MA in Education Practice and NPQ in Leading Teacher Development. Carly also facilitates the ECF, delivering training for current mentors and ECTs; she is passionate about accessible and actionable professional development for all educators at all levels.