Article: Workforce and Modernisation Article Body Professional Standards for Teachers (view a copy by clicking on the link) Professional standards are statements of a teacher's professional attributes, professional knowlege and understanding, and professional skills. They provide clarity of the expectations at each career stage. National Occupational Standards for Support Staff (view a copy by clicking on the link) The National Occupational Standards for supporting teaching and learning in schools (STL NOS) apply to anyone who provides direct support for teaching and learning in any type of school - primary, secondary or special. They have been developed to reflect changes in support staff roles following implementation of workforce reform. Key Resources -Performance Management Revised PM Regulations - laid before parliament 9.10.06 Professional Standards for Teachers in England Teachers' and Headteachers' Performance Management Guidance Model Performance Management Policy for Schools Performance Management for Teachers - Reviewers' Good Practice Guide Key Resources - Generic Teaching Assistant Job Descriptions Teaching Assistant Grade 2 Teaching Assistant Grade 3 Teaching Assistant Grade 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Grade 6 Generic Administrative Job Descriptions Clerical Assistant - Grade 2 Clerical Assistant - Grade 4 Clerical Assistant - Grade 5 Business Manager (Primary) - Grade 8 Business Manager/Bursar - Grade 9 Business Manager/Bursar - Grade 11 Generic Caretaker Job Descriptions Caretaker JD/ES Grade 2 Caretaker JD/ES Grade 3 Caretaker JD/ES Grade 6 Caretaker JD/ES Grade 8 Caretaker JD/ES Grade 9