AIBU to give up term time job ?

[ohsotired2022]

A bit of a WWYD?

Currently term time.
Work 30 hours a week spread over 5 days.
If not working then looking after my 2 children.
One at High School (14) one at Primary (9)
All holidays covered.
Band 5.

There is a current Band 7 post advertised that is 22.5 hours, 3 days.
Would work out with similar money but option to increase.

I would have 1.5 days every week for me child free
All holidays wouldn't be covered.

WWYD?

Stay in lesser paid role for easier life
Go for better role and have time to yourself every week?

Younger child is Autistic and very intense.
Current set up works well for her needs but not so much for mine.

I hope it works out for you but unfortunately all the things you just said about your DD we too had at the same age and I was unable to leave her with her very responsible older sister even when she she was 15-16. Unfortunately once she started year 7 at secondary it got rapidly worse as all the changes and transitions in a big school are constant and just awful for autistic child to cope with even with support. I would take a job that gives you the most amount of flexibility around her needs.

I work 30 hours per week and mine isn't term time only. Used to do a job 3x full days per week - 27 hours.
DD was going breakfast club and after school club but I gave it up for a job 5x6 hour days.
Fed up having literally no time to myself. Housework always behind, can't always book doctors, dentist etc and feel guilty leaving my dog 5 days a week so just about to hand my notice in and go back to 3 days per week job. Slightly less money but not enough to make a huge difference. During school holidays I will only have to cover 3x days per week instead of 5

@SkiGirl009 I think reading the replies on this thread and particularly from parents of ND children has really helped me to think about what things may be like for DD in the future.

I'm sorry that things have got harder for you and your family.

I could see this for us as we can have some very challenging times with DD. Some things feel better and the whole journey is one we are constantly learning on.

I agree it makes sense to stick with something that works.

@Carsarelife sometimes we have to try things to know whether that are right or not.

Hope going back to 3 days a week works out for your family and your Dog 🐶

Do you have access to childcare. my local area doesn't have provision for children with SN. If you don't, stick to term time.

Me personally, I'd stay with a term time only job. Because your child has additional needs, you'll always be around during the holidays. I used to be the bread winner, but since 2 children, one needing additional support I went part time then a sahm. I would live to go back full time, but I know its better for the youngest that I'm around more.

My trust offers flexible working so you can apply for term time each year. So you can take up to 13 weeks unpaid then your pay is spread over 52 weeks. I use this currently as my sen kids can't cope with childcare. Perhps it's something that could be avaliable in the higher paid role.
I'd be tempted to go for the job. Esp at a band 7 for 3 days a week