Most teachers will say that they have at least one or two disruptive pupils in their class. This can cause problems not only for the teacher but also the other pupils in the class. If this happens often everyone’s learning can suffer and it can put immense pressure on the teacher and the teaching assistants.

There is no one particular way to deal with disruptive pupils as each situation is different and what works for one may not work for another. You first of all need to establish why the child is misbehaving. It may be that they are bored in which case you can make sure that the work you set for them is more challenging. It could also be problems relating to their home life, which might need you to involve the parents or the help of outside child services. If you are in this situation then speak to your head teacher who will be able to offer you advice and assess the situation.