Hi, I've decided that I'd love to train to be a teaching assistant. I've spent most of my adult life working with adults and young people with various disabilities and autism. I'd really like a change now, and have always been interested in teaching.
The problem is my maths. I just didn't get it at school and even now, as an adult it's pretty shocking. I'd need to re take GCSE maths and I'd need a C grade. I'm not sure if it would be harder still as an adult, as I've since forgotten everything I've learned at school. I'd also have to pay for it myself so it would be a huge waste of money and embarrassment if I failed to get a C grade!
Do you think it's worth a try? Can you teach an old dog new tricks, or do you think if I didn't pick it up with all the years of schooling then there is no hope of me picking it up now? Also, if you know of any websites that would help me or work books? that would be great. Thank you.
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I need GCSE maths in order to achieve my dream job. Will this stand in my way forever?
chuffinalong · 27/07/2016 21:49
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