little-face   10 #1 Posted October 14, 2009 I would like some advice on being a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School. What do Headteachers look for when they are employing someone in their school, and the qualifications I would need for thiss role. Any comments from current Teaching assistants would be very grateful, I could really do with some help, advice and encouragement at the moment. I am currently studying a degree course am on the 2nd year of it but really want to change my path. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wibbles   10 #2 Posted October 14, 2009 http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/becomingateacher.aspx  This should tell you everything you need to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
little-face   10 #3 Posted October 14, 2009 Can anyone tell me is NVQ level 2 and 3 in teaching assistants involve being assessed whilst your voluntary in a school? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
brumpts   10 #4 Posted October 14, 2009 Yes it does, I am currently doing the level 2 and the tutors come into the school to assess you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
little-face   10 #5 Posted October 14, 2009 Thankyou brumpts, are you enjoying it? and in what way are you assessed? i read somewhere that your practically assessed through observation and discussion, or is it on a portfolio of evidence that you gather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...