TA primary talking about his temper at interview, etc

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We were interviewing for a TA in a primary school, and the interviewee was talking about discipline and noise levels when he said something along the lines of "It takes a lot to bring me out of control but when I do, I explode big time." as an afterthought he added "but I dont become aggressive". The kids are between 7 and 9, so quite young.

I think this is a red flag, and I am hesitant to bring him into my team. The head is keen to get a man in, but she did not attend the interview on this occasion (his second).

This is just one issue that make me doubt him. The other (out of a few more) is his clothes. He was told about the school dress code at the first interview. Yet he showed up in the same attire for his second interview.

This makes me wonder if he could be difficult to manage.

Any thoughts?

He sounds like an idiot. Inappropriate comments aside, the clothes he chose to wear for an interview were utterly bizarre and unprofessional.

Sorry, a hoodie, for a TA interview??,

I wouldn't want him teaching my child, he seems odd

NO! Not in a million years! Drifting between jobs should also be a red flag for someone with "Safer Recruitment" training. Can you use the staff code of conduct, school's behaviour policy, safeguarding policy, etc. to argue your case against the TA's appointment?

I sent an email to Head and HR outlining my concerns about the candidate, and they agreed with me, so we are back to re-advertising the position.

Thanks for your advice. I am glad I posted.

Is this a job in the UK? For a TA position? And you're struggling to fill it? I'm amazed! We get inundated with candidates for TA jobs - much more than we get for teacher roles.

I am overseas.
TA positions are not as coveted here. They are not regarded a spring board into teaching, and there are no specific requirements to education or qualification for the roles. They also dont follow the school year in most schools, as TAs are required in the after school and holiday play schemes. 8 hour days on your feet...

Having said that, most schools rather prefer a candidate with an NVQ in a child or education related field, than nothing, so most working TAs have some form of qualification.