Trained as an English Teacher but I find it far too stressful and have been bullied in most schools where I have worked. I am currently an LSA which I enjoy in many ways as less stress but the money is shite and there is little career progression. I am just about breaking even each month and cannot save or get a mortgage.
I am working in FE and I feel a bit wistful seeing all of these young people studying for interesting careers and I am in a job that doesn't really make the most of my talents. I am also only on supply as have found it very hard to get a permanent job as a TA (have been to several interviews etc.)
The main reason why I have stayed in education for so long is that I am scared of change. My teaching career didn't pan out and I am worried any more careers won't pan out too and cost more.
I guess teaching knocked my confidence and now I feel stuck but I don't want to be in education forever. Need a pep talk and /or ideas please! Anyone else in the same boat?
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Fed up with being an LSA but don't want to return to teaching.
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malificent7 · 29/09/2016 21:50
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