To be a great teaching assistant, you need the following skills.

Patience

Getting used to a new teacher can take some time, so whoever you’re assisting on a particular day, give them the time to put their stamp on the classroom and try to get to know them as best you can.

Kindness

The children should be able to come to you when they’re in need and you should always be willing to listen to the children when they have a problem.

Discipline

The classroom needs to remain orderly and this is of course part of the TA’s (teaching assistant) job. You need to be vocal and know how to be confident enough to handle a situation independent.

Organisation

You can argue that the teacher needs to be organised, which they do, but it’s just as much the job of the TA as it is the teacher. You have to help plan lessons, ensure a good level of education is being delivered whilst ensuring the children leave on time too.