Just looking for some advice really on what makes a good TA?
I had been volunteering for a school the past several months which I have loved. I have only just qualified in level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning (haven't even got my portfolio back yet) however I had an interview (first ever interview in my life for a 'proper' job) for a TA post in the beginning of July and got the job!! I have never done anything like this before and absohluotely over the moon, but with September fast approaching I'm now getting anxious and nervous.
I will be working in a year 3 class with a new teacher who will also be starting in September. I met him briefly on my last day and he seems nice (I also get the feeling he is newly qualified). I was assuming that I would come in for the staff training day and he could run through a few things with me like strategies, techniques and any issues/concerns that sort of thing, but I have been told by another TA that TAs are not needed for the staff training day and that we are back the same day as the children. Is that normal practice? Should I email the school just to check but will anyone get it in time ? Or am I just panicking ? Should I just turn up on the same day as children rearing to go?
I also have 3 DSs of my own ages 7, 13 and 16 and my youngest starts his new junior school the same day I start my new job so that's another worry although dh is going to take him and pick him up for me the first 3 days as he's off work that week but I'm still feeling guilty not being there for him, plus he will have to go to breakfast club and after school everyday as I can't see myself getting out on time to pick him up. I also have my eldest starting sixth form the same week! It's going to be a manic September after such a lazy summer holiday!
Any advice would be much appreciated thanks
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Trulydevoted · 25/08/2013 18:12
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