2nd T.A interview at same school

[nat204]

Hi I've had 1st interview, didn't get job but got great feedback ( it was 1-1 position ). Head has said a general t.a position coming up next week and told me he wants me to apply, I don't have to fill in another app form. So any advice would be much appreciated. I have been into the school to offer 1 day a week voluntary ( really want them to see how capable I am ). Do you think I will have to go through interview again? Any advice please as really want this job. Thanks

[LKP]

Hi,
It took me many interviews to get my TA job but my persistence won I don't know if any one will agree with me but many ( but not all) schools like to know who they are going to employ - such as volunteers, parents for TA positions. (again that's just my opinion, but if you are also volunteering with them that will be beneficial)

You said you had great feedback and they want you to apply, that sounds good to me. It is mandatory for any job that there should be interviews (even if they know who they want). But saying that having already been through that process, the questions they are going to ask should be fairly similar.
My advice is to do what you did last time, as the feedback you got was good. Think over the questions they will ask, such as why do you think you'll be good for the role, what you know about safeguarding, promoting welfare and education, inclusion etc. Most importantly believe in yourself and it will come across to them that they will want you a part of their team

Let us know how the interview goes. I am sure you will do brilliantly!

[nat204]

Thank you, I will keep u updated. I did give the head a portfolio of general t.a work I done ( displays etc ) in another school I volunteer at and he was impressed by it so I think that's why he may a bigger plan for me, we'll hopefully!