Are you a compassionate individual who has always dreamed of a career supporting vulnerable children in the community, but unsure of the qualifications or training required? Or perhaps you're already in education, disillusioned with the emphasis on exam results and OFSTED inspections? Maybe you're a graduate eager to gain valuable experience in a psychological or educational environment?
If so, you might be surprised to learn that specific teaching assistant training or experience is not essential. Schools are far more interested in personalities (caring, patient, resilient), motivations, and passions. There's no one-size-fits-all, and the best Teaching Assistants (TAs) come from a variety of backgrounds. Here are a few examples:
Graduates, especially in art, drama, psychology, and criminology
Youth leaders
Support workers
Carers and babysitters
Sports coaches
We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to start immediately or in September at a specialist autism school in Patchway. When I first visited this school, I was struck by the clear passion and care of its support team (and the smell of chlorine from the hydro pool!). With facilities like a soft play area and forest school, every day is filled with fun and progress is measured in all aspects of development, not just SATs results. If you want to change lives and believe you're the right fit, we want to hear from you.
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Location: Patchway
Accessible: Easy public transpor...