TVETipedia Glossary

Learning support assistant (LSA)

Along with the individual education plan, learning support assistants (LSAs) are the most used form of support for learners with disabilities/other additional support needs. They are also called ‘teaching assistants’, ‘special needs assistants’ or ‘paraprofessionals’. Roles, responsibilities, training and qualifications vary across countries, but research now indicates that LSAs should work to support teachers and all learners in class to avoid stigma and reduce possible dependency.

Source:
European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education Glossary, n.d.
European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education Glossary, n.d.
Access resource, available in English, automatic translation to more than 100 languages
This glossary is a collection of terms and their operational definitions as they were used in a variety of activities of the European Agency. You can use the filter to search and select the terms you want to see based on their place in the alphabet or the activities that they are related to.