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TA/Teacher advice

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StarDolphins · 21/07/2025 11:42

Are there’s any TA/Teachers that can give me some urgent advice ahead of an interview I didn’t expect to get?

I’ve just been invited to an interview at 4.20pm today. I have zero TA qualifications/experience (but told them I was very willing to learn/get TA/safeguarding/prevent/whatever). It’s for a grade 7 TA and now I’m crapping myself!

They’ve told me it will be the following - 10 minute activity, 10 mins reading comprehension followed by a 40 min interview.

So my AIBU is, would I be unreasonable to ask someone to give me more info and the sort of things the above might be and any tips to shine?! I am going to be extremely interactive with the kids, I’m going to think of some examples of where I’ve got my own child to learn despite obstacles etc but I have absolutely no idea about what else I need to be doing/saying!

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StarDolphins · 21/07/2025 11:49

NCTDN · 21/07/2025 11:43

Of course yanbu.
Grade 7 is very high for a TA though if that’s the same as level 7? Our highest is level 3.

It definitely said that, I’m hoping it was a mistake otherwise they’ll be very disappointed with me🤣

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NCTDN · 21/07/2025 11:43

Of course yanbu.
Grade 7 is very high for a TA though if that’s the same as level 7? Our highest is level 3.