I work for an agency going into schools as a supply teaching assistant. When I signed up for the agency I knew that part of the job would mean moving from place to place, it's what I've always done really, but just before Christmas I ended up being placed at a lovely school and what started off as "just two weeks" has turned into nearly four months!
Sadly a fortnight ago I was told that due to funding issues they wouldn't be able to keep me on after Easter, not a problem in essence as I know the agency have lots of work available. But it was such a nice school, warm welcoming and friendly, and from experience I know that sadly they're not all like that.
Well today has been my last day, I had a lovely send off, cards, flowers, chocolate. I was coping quite well until it was time for me to leave and I had to walk past the class I've been working mostly in. The children saw me and knew I was going and tried to stop me leaving, a few hugged me, usually they'd be out playing but had been kept in at lunch because they hadnt finished their work. I managed to compose myself until I got outside to the car, but I've blabbed like a baby all the way home and still am now!
I feel a bit silly really. I've not been there that long, I knew the score and that it was never going to be forever. Iv'e worked with kids before and have always moved on eventually So why the hell am I so bloody upset?