Teaching Assistant
Is Being a Teaching Assistant a Good Job?

Being a teaching assistant is a great job for those who wish to inspire the next generation. They have a hand in helping children of all ages and abilities overcome challenges and progress with their learning.
Teaching assistants enjoy a sense of[...]
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What Qualities Define A Great Teaching Assistant?

Becoming a great teaching assistant is a lot more than keeping an eye on naughty school kids. Of course, keeping a lid on any disruptions is part of it but you’re so much more than crowd control.
As a teaching assistant, you’ll work with pupils[...]
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Is Teaching Assistant a Respected Job?

Being a teaching assistant means you get to inspire and encourage pupils to be the best they can be.
When the position originated it was often to keep an eye on difficult students and perform menial tasks for teachers. However, it has since evolved[...]
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Moving from Teaching Assistant to Teacher

You may have planned to make the leap all along or you’ve just realised your potential as a fully qualified teacher. No matter the reason, moving from TA to teacher is a logical and well-trodden path. You can command a higher wage and have a bigger[...]
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Do you need qualifications to be a Teaching Assistant?

There are so many great reasons to become a teaching assistant. You get to play an active part in the development of the children you work with.
In your role you will help them understand everything from mathematical concepts to history. You will[...]
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Moving from Teaching Assistant to Teacher

Being a teaching assistant is a very rewarding profession with many positive attributes, as is being a teacher. You’re able to create a real bond with pupils and support them throughout their education.
However, it is natural to want to progress with[...]
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The Best Way to Get a Teaching Assistant Job

The role of a teaching assistant (TA) in a well-run school is so popular that getting such a job can be difficult. However, the effort is well worthwhile.
There are many things you can do to increase your chances of securing the position, from getting[...]
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Guided Reading Strategies and Resources for Teaching Assistants

Your Guide to Guided Reading!
Remember the struggle of learning to read. Becoming fully literate can take years of persistence, effort and support. Of course, those among you who are already teaching assistants will know this all too well. As a teaching[...]
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Can Teaching Abroad Get You That Gap Year?

Do you like travelling? Ever had a secret desire to take up a gap-year, but life got in the way?
Previously reserved for the upper echelons of society, gap years have become a lot more accessible in recent years. The meaning of gap years, and what they[...]
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Michelle Thraves: Success and Sanity in the Time of Nappies, Naps and Meal Times

Meet Michelle. If you read any story today, let it be this one.
To some people, Stonebridge is just a college or nothing more than an online, faceless institution. To others, it is just a means to an end. To Michelle, it meant confidence in her abilities,[...]
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