Reprint of: Teaching assistants, computers and classroom management

•We show how teaching assistants might be used to improve chidren's literacy.•TAs are trained to deliver structured materials to groups of young children aged 5–6.•An ICT and Non-ICT version of the treatment are tested using a RCT.•Both are effective, although the Non-ICT intervention has a bigger effect.•Those from a lower socio-economic background benefit to a greater extent.