Sad that I am going to resign.

[Fragglewump]

I found out today that I am being moved from my ks2 class in sept to eyfs. That in itself is not bad but I have worked in that year group at that school before and had to make a formal complaint as the Ta there is abusive, vile and rude. I felt so much happier when I moved to ks2 and had a great team of support staff and a willing competent and polite Ta! Now I have to move or resign and I feel gutted, totally gutted. That is all.

So, get your union involved if you feel are being pushed out of a job, and the management are not tackling the situation.

Not that I think management should "back me up as the teacher", at all. The management should ensure that all members of staff are respected and treated not only fairly, but well , and that all members of staff do their job - which often means moving out of their comfort zone. There's no way a TA (or teacher) should be in the same class for 30 years.

In a classroom where TAs refuse to follow the teacher's direction, the planning or basic time keeping you need backing 'as the teacher' believe me! Otherwise you spend hours doing your job ie planning and resourcing only to find nothing is moving, and no learning is happening apart from the odd 'sing-song', the classroom is disorganised and you're running around doing everything because TAs refuse to acknowledge your input. It does seem situation quite particular to EY in schools where there's not a great understanding of good EY provision. I've been there, and it was horrendous!

Does any of the above sound familiar, fraggle? I'm guessing from your 'please pass me X - no' incident it does! I'm far from an autocrat, and I've worked with amazing colleagues in the past, but there are situations when you have to take a clear lead and give directions (eg where staff have little training, poor understanding and delivery, and are lax about safeguarding).

It could be constructive dismissal if you are made to work with someone who is abusive to you and are resigning because of that. I'd look into it if you have time.

Hmm lots to think about. I could do the job but the thing is I want to spend my time being the best teacher I can be and make a difference to the children and NOT pussy foot, cajole, persuade and beg her to do her job properly. So I handed in my letter today. I just don't have the energy to waste or the headspace to make that much effort to limit the damage she causes. I feel better than I have taken control and said no but let down and sad that the situation has not been managed properly.

I can identify with that, Fraggle! All that energy wasted, instead of going towards teaching and learning. Good luck with your applications, hope you get a school where you can flourish.