Still unemployed

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Im now 53 and my youngest is now 16. And I'm still out of work. I find that every single application I make never gets a reply let alone never an interview. I was a full time teacher for fifteen years but Mr Blairs government started training loads of NQTs which means as Agencies now control the job markets then they only want to register teachers on the bottom of pay scale, straight from college. Then they can make more money from the schools. I cannot be blamed for my experience surely. Nore can this be blamed on the recent resession as I have been trying for well over ten years to get a job. Women who stay at home to be full time mums are TOTALLY ignored by this country. Do not do it unless you are married to a millionaire or a man that can get you a job later on. And if you get on a works program then they will just ignore you because you will have no job seekers entitlements. G4s only get paid to help claimers and not for women that can only claim a pension credit until they are 66. So they ignore you and just cancel your appointment. Being at home means you never see people or network jobs. It's dire. Woman signing on is desperate now. Do not have kids and give up your job or you will remain stuck and forgotten by your country INDEFINATELY. If you have had a similar experience and Are still in this position as me then please get in touch. Bev

really, really, sympathise, been in similar situation myself. 2 suggestions, 1, being a TA or a learning mentor could get your foot in the door, 2 target the special schools and pupil referral units as the are funded differently and can afford more expensive staff.
I worked in special ed and had a lot of trouble applying for jobs as I couldn't point to lovely progress figures and kids moving up NC levels.

I do not wish to be offensive, but you do sound rather negative, if someone offers a suggestion, you just say NO NO NO not possible. Start your own business then, as you obviously do not interview well (no offence, nor do I).

sorry about your unemployment .
you are right about agencies taking on people for less money .
I went for one interview this year out of 300 applications and did not get that so sympathise with you

OP, I am a SAHM and in the evenings a private tutor in a fairly low-paid area of the UK, and demand is still really high, especially at this time of year. All my spaces are full and I have a waiting list/had to turn people away.

You do not need to go through an agency, it's far easier to do it yourself. The only fiddly bit I found was the tax return. Please PM me if you want any advice as to how to get going.

Tiredfeet's suggestion of exam marking is great. There are plenty of opportunities still there in teaching, but you have to be a bit creative.