Teaching Assistant

Hi,

I have seen a job as a teaching assistant at a little school that I fancy doing, but I have no idea what qualifications they would want or if I would be what they are looking for. I'm a bit nervous to apply, as i've been self employed for about 15 years now.

So, any teachers helpers on here to give me some hints and tips on what I should study or research to be in with a chance of getting an interview.

Thank You.

Jayne


PS. Also, is it still OK from a health and safety point of view to still give kids aeroplanes?

[Ruthierhyme]

lol, I've moved this to the lounge.

Do you know anyone at the school so that you can pop in and pick up an application form, get a feel for the School.. and then ask lots of questions

Health & Safety .. how big are the areoplanes you'd be giving to the children ?? lol

I don't know anyone at the school, it's a bit out of my area, i'll need to drive there. I'm going to post for an application forum, but just wondered what exactly a teaching assistant does and how it is different from those, one on one assistants, like my sister is?

Jayne :)

PS. Boeing 747s

[Ruthierhyme]

I'm hoping someone will be along to answer your question.

Your sister may be a TA .. depends on what responsibilities are given, do you know what her Job title is ?


Ps .. yes, you might find there's a tiny health & safety issue

Well i've done my CV and a letter, I have sent that and said if it's not ok to send an application form and I enclosed a SAE. Now I've got butterflies already and wondered if i've done the right thing. I've not had a proper job in over 15 years and i'll probably wee myself if I get an interview.

Jayne


Bummer about the aeroplanes. Guess that rules out wedgies and Chinese burns then too?

[Air]

Hi Jayne
With your sense of humour you will do just fine as a TA

The primary role of a Teaching Assistant is to enable access to the curriculum and to facilitate independent learning, and to promote inclusion.

This may be with pupils who have learning difficulties, pupils with a physical disability, and pupils with a visual or hearing impairment, pupils with communication problems or pupils experiencing behavioral difficulties.

This link might help:


http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholesc...ssistants/faq/

Air
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Thank You so much for the link Air, that's just what I need to research for the position.

I have a chemical health and safety certificate, so if any of the kids leak, I know to put them onto drip trays or fume cupboards, depending on the spillage

I think i'll enjoy helping the tiggy-winkles, bet it's going to be fun. Fingers crossed I get an interview.

Jayne

[Ruthierhyme]

omg .. ROFL absolutely lost for words !!!

Oh I've seen a better ad in the paper now and the jobs for a SEA (which I had to look up). Therefore with my stealth like brain I think I am perfect for the job and It doesn't matter if i'm rubbish at spelling long words, as they can learn that in the middle school. Plus I do great cuddles

I'm getting quite excited now.

Jayne

PS.. Just had a thought Ruth, if I get the job, i'll be living on this forum for help and advice, so we had better get it filled up ready.

Jayne :)