Are you considering a career in the classroom? You may be wondering how to get started. Many people begin by becoming a teaching assistant in order to gain the valuable experience needed before studying to become the class teacher, while other people love the role so much that they stick with it. But what does a teaching assistant do? Read on to find out!
 

The Training Room | 25/02/2019 14:00:00

Teaching assistants are the backbone of any classroom. They help the teacher by making sure each and every student has the support they need for their lessons. If your dream is to work with children and become a teaching assistant, follow these essentials to become the best TA that you can be!
 

The Training Room | 22/02/2019 12:00:00

It’s that time of year again! The classroom will be full of chaotic fun and excited children, but for all the excitement and anticipation in the lead up to the big day, it can be a stressful time for teachers and teaching assistants. If that end-of-term exhaustion is setting in, here’s your guide to surviving in the classroom until Christmas.
 

The Training Room | 03/12/2018 17:00:00

A teaching assistant is the glue that holds a classroom together! They provide valuable support to the class teacher and encourage and the students as they study.
Here are some other fantastic reasons to consider a career as a teaching assistant!
 

The Training Room | 08/11/2018 12:00:00

The leaves are changing colour, there is a chill in the air and pumpkins are everywhere, it can only mean one thing: Autumn is here! 
Make the most of this beautiful season with some fun activities in the classroom! Here are some seasonal (and educational) games to play with the students you support, so they can learn about the environment around them and how our amazing planet works.

The Training Room | 06/11/2018 15:00:00

If you’re passionate about working with children and helping to shape the future generation, becoming a teaching assistant might be the perfect start to your career in education! But how do you go about getting the relevant experience needed for the role? Use these helpful hints to get started!

The Training Room | 02/11/2018 15:00:00

If you love supporting young people and encouraging young minds, a career in the classroom could be for you! But what’s involved in being a teaching assistant? Let’s look at a typical day as a teaching assistant to help you decide if this is the right career move for you…
 

The Training Room | 25/09/2018 16:00:00

Being a teaching assistant can be one of the most rewarding roles there is. You’re helping to develop the minds of future generations, not to mention your commitment, patience and genuine interest in supporting students…does that sound like you? You could be a perfect teaching assistant!

 

The Training Room | 13/06/2018 09:00:00

What’s it like being a teaching assistant? Your career move is full of new information and surprises – here’s what you’ll learn in your first month as a teaching assistant!

The Training Room | 11/05/2018 15:55:00

Teaching Assistants play a huge part in the classroom – it’s a vital role that many people find incredibly rewarding and flexible. It can also be a great way of dipping your toe in the water if you’re considering training as a teacher. It’s the perfect way to test whether a full-time career in the classroom is right for you (if you don’t like it as a teaching assistant, being a teacher probably isn’t for you).

There are so many advantages to working in the classroom, here are our top 5 highlights that’ll have you ready to start your career as a teaching assistant!
 

The Training Room | 16/04/2018 11:28:00