I have been working in my current school for over 10 years as a TA. I like the job but what really makes it great for me are my colleagues. We work so well as a team and make each day bearable and keep each other vaguely sane.
Schools are changing massively and the lack of money and deteriorating behaviour of children and parents, means it gets harder each year. Our job is becoming more based around crown control rather than helping the children and I'm nearly 60 and not sure how many more years I've got in me.
I've seen a job in a private school which I'm thinking of applying for - I know that doesn't guarantee good behaviour but I assume that if parents are paying, they at least value education and will make a fuss if behaviour escalates.
BUT, I can't imagine leaving my colleagues, life outside school is pretty rubbish at the moment and so work is currently my safe place (not that outside is dangerous, just a bit shit atm)
i know other people can leave which would change things and maybe i should see how things go but at my age, can I afford to wait or maybe I've left it too late anyway.
Everything keeps whirring around my head so I'm hoping some others peoples opinions or ideas might help - please?