Hi
Does anyone have any ideas or inspiration to help me?
I have a degree (creative/product design), a PGCE and live with my school age son.
I am moving to South London. I am keen for a fresh start and a new job.
Have been working as a Teaching Assistant for 2 years and am increasingly finding I don't have enough money at all. (Also feel I am in a department which doesn't really utilise TAs in the right way)
I have not been able to find any secure full time job where I could take more responsibility or have more of a challenge.
All I want is an engaging job where I feel needed and motivated which pays my rent and bills and leaves a bit extra over for weekend trips with my little boy and partner.
I think that needs to be about £21000 per annum as am planning on moving in and renting a new flat with my partner.
Is it so normal that it is so difficult to find this kind of work even with qualifications and experience?
I am considering waitressing, admin work, receptionist work, or I would love love love to go and work at an outdoor sports centre.
Supply agencies seem keen for me to sign up with them as a supply teacher which would be great experience but so stressful and financially I would feel insecure.
Thanks for reading. 