I've always been interested in working with children, and was aspiring to become a teacher til lack of confidence got the better of me. I am thinking of becoming a teaching assistant instead to help me build confidence. Are the wages going to be enough to live on though? I currently earn 17k a year working 40 hours a week, and TA pay doesn't seem anywhere near this, presumably because of the hours? How could I boost my income? I'm single and can't afford to live on less than I have coming in now. If anyone could offer me an insight I'd be very grateful
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WhoeverYouWantMeToBe · 05/11/2014 11:45
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