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can anyone explain the deal with a cm assistant

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inthenarkynonk · 13/02/2009 19:37

I would like to know about taking one on all I know is you may have 6 children but what about Ofsted and payment , tax etc etc

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inthenarkynonk · 13/02/2009 19:59

ok Yes person in mind is my mum just had no idea how to go about it and if it would be hassle

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Chatkins · 13/02/2009 19:55

Have you got an assistant already in mind ?

I am not really sure how you find one!

I just wrote to ofsted explaining my request, they sent the crb form which my sister filled in and I sent back. The other one is a cm2 form, they'll send you that or you can download one too. Then you just sit back and wait ! Even if the person has a crb check they will need another one done for you, so it can take time, and you are not allowed to start employing them until it is all cleared and ok'd. You also need parents written permission to use the assistant, and like I said, references for them to keep on fil.

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inthenarkynonk · 13/02/2009 19:52

thanks so how do I go about it?

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inthenarkynonk · 13/02/2009 19:52

thanks so how do I go about it?

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Chatkins · 13/02/2009 19:42

O you also need 3 references for them

Chatkins · 13/02/2009 19:41

You have to inform ofsted and they will do the crb and suitable person check on your assistant. This can take ages so be prepared to be patient !
I employ my sister on a flexible basis, I only need her every now and again, which suits her fine, then when work builds up I know I've an assistant all sorted to fall back on. I was told by tax office it only effects you if you are paying your assistant more than ninety pound a week, which I am not, so didn not have to do anything.