Article

1. Bland, K. and Sleightholme, S. (2012) Researching the pupil voice: what makes a good teaching assistant? Support for Learning. 27(4), pp. 172-176. 0268-2141.
2. Burgess, H. and Shelton Mayes, A. (2009) An exploration of higher level teaching assistants’ perceptions of their training and development in the context of school workforce reform. Support for Learning. 24(1), pp. 19-25. 1467-9604.
3. Burgess, H. and Shelton Mayes, A. (2007) Supporting the professional development of teaching assistants: classroom teachers’ perspectives on their mentoring role. Curriculum Journal. 18(3), pp. 389-407. 1469-3704.
4. Burns, E. and Bell, S. (2010) Voices of teachers with dyslexia in Finnish and English further and higher educational settings. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 16(5), pp. 529-543. 1354-0602.
5. Devecchi, C., Dettori, F., Doveston, M., Sedgwick, P. and Jament, J. (2012) Inclusive classrooms in Italy and England: the role of support teachers and teaching assistants. European Journal of Special Needs Education. 27(2), pp. 171-184. 0885-6257.
6. Devecchi, C. and Rouse, M. (2010) An exploration of the features of effective collaboration between teachers and teaching assistants in secondary schools. Support For Learning. 25(2), pp. 91-99. 0268-2141.
7. Groom, B. (2006) Building relationships for learning: the developing role of the teaching assistant. Support for Learning. 21(4), pp. 199-203. 1467-9604.
8. Groom, B. and Rose, R. (2005) Supporting the inclusion of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in the primary school: the role of teaching assistants. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 5(1), pp. 20-30. 1471-3802.
9. Ralph, S. and Pearson, S. (2007) The identity of SENCos: insights through images. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 7(1), pp. 36-45. 1471-3802.
10. Rose, R. and O'Neill, A. (2009) Classroom support for inclusion in England and Ireland: an evaluation of contrasting models. Research in Comparative and International Education. 4(3), pp. 250-261. 1745-4999.
11. Rose, R. and O'Neill, A. (2008) The changing roles of teaching assistants in England and special needs assistants in Ireland: a comparison. REACH: Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland. 22(1), pp. 48-58. 0790-8695.

Book Section

1. Devecchi, C. and Nevin, A. (2010) Leadership for inclusive schools and inclusive school leadership. In: Normore, A. H. (ed.) Global Perspectives on Educational Leadership Reform. Bingley: Emerald. pp. 211-241.
2. Garner, P. (2010) Managing behaviour, managing the standards. In: Hallett, F. and Hallett, G. (eds.) Transforming the Role of the SENCO. Maidenhead: Open University Press. pp. 91-98.

Book

1. O'Brien, T. and Garner, P., (eds.) (2001) Untold stories: learning support assistants and their work. Stoke on Trent: Trentham Books. 1858562503.

Monograph

1. Bland, K., Bonnett, E. and Follett, J. (2007) An investigation into the use and deployment of Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) in Northamptonshire schools. Report submitted to Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group (WAMG), November 2007.
2. Bland, K. and Follett, J. (2007) An investigation into the use and deployment of Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) in a Northamptonshire Technology College. Paper submitted to the Northamptonshire County Council, November 2007
3. Rose, R. and O'Neill, A. (2009) A value for money and policy review initiative, Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Scheme.

Conference or Workshop Item

1. Feng, Y. (2006) The enhanced role of teaching assistants in school remodelling in primary schools in England: some reflections on teacher education in China. Paper presented to: British Educational Research Association (BERA) New Researchers/Student Conference, University of Warwick, Coventry, 6-9 September 2006.
2. Garner, P. (2007) The roles and responsibilities of teachers and others in identifying and assessing learning disabilities. Paper presented to: British Council, Zagreb, Croatia, 6 November 2007.
3. Smith, A. (2007) The role & responsibilities of a Special Educational Needs Coordinator in an English school. Paper presented to: Finnish National SENCo Conference, Jyvaskyla, Finland, 19-21 March 2007.