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Retraining as a Teaching Assistant

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TeaforTheWins · 18/01/2024 13:44

I have recently been made redundant which has given me the opportunity to really consider changing career and becoming a TA. This is something I have always thought of doing but I never took the leap, but with my new situation I thought this would be the perfect opportunity.
id ideally like to work in a primary school, but I have no idea how to start the process. There is a lot of conflicting information online. What qualifications could I get in advance of applying for roles?
I know it’s not a well paid job, it’s very demanding and not all reading stories and art - I’m well aware of the reality of the job.
Thanks so much!

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orangeblossom23 · 18/01/2024 21:48

TeaforTheWins · 18/01/2024 13:44

I have recently been made redundant which has given me the opportunity to really consider changing career and becoming a TA. This is something I have always thought of doing but I never took the leap, but with my new situation I thought this would be the perfect opportunity.
id ideally like to work in a primary school, but I have no idea how to start the process. There is a lot of conflicting information online. What qualifications could I get in advance of applying for roles?
I know it’s not a well paid job, it’s very demanding and not all reading stories and art - I’m well aware of the reality of the job.
Thanks so much!

Very poorly paid. However the benefits are school holidays and never taking any work home unlike teachers who work all hours😫 I am not saying it is easier than teaching but of course there are not the same pressures and you can leave as soon as the kids leave.
However, TAs usually leave either to become teachers or they change job all together, unfortunately the pay is shocking if you don't have help from a partner...

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