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bobwren | 10:43 Tue 08th Aug 2006 | Jobs & Education
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Does anyone know how I should go about becoming a teaching assitant? Do I need any special qualifications?
Thanks.
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What qualifications do you have already?

It seems to be the done thing to take on those wishing to go into teaching, already have a degree but are looking for a year's experience within the school environment.

The other route is to gain NVQ 2 in either early years childcare & education or NVQ teaching assistant. these courses take 9 months to complete although the more effort you put into it the quicker you can complete the course.. I will add you have to have a placement at a school and they usually ask for 3 months experience within a school before taking you on for the course.

If you gain level 2 or decide to go straight for level 3 (18 mth course) you stand a better chance of getting the job, but be aware that most LEA's are employing level 3's on level 2 pay (very naughty!)
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I have a degree and I help out occasionally at my son's school. I think I will see if I can do more voluntary help at the school and then apply to do the course if the school will support me. Thanks for the information.

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