Hi. I really want to work in a school and I've requested an application form for a teaching assistant vacancy at a local primary school. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any tips on what to include on the application form, and also any interview tips (just in case I get that far!). Thank you!

A bit of background info... I'm almost 19 years old and I'm currently working in an office, bored out of my skull! My highest level of education is A level. I started an English Lit degree at Leeds Met last September but didn't enjoy it, so I left in a bid to find out what direction I wished to take. I've always wanted to go into teaching and I plan on applying for a teaching degree in the future. I have applied for the CACHE Level 2 certificate for teaching assistants at my local college (starting Sep 06) and I currently volunteer at my old primary school every Friday. Other than this, I don't have much experience and I don't have any relevant qualifications...

Thanks for any help you can give me!

hello Becca

there are some interview questions here

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Good luck in your application, let us know how it goes.

Thank you, I will keep you posted

Sorry just realised my last post didnt look too helpful! If you are able to get across the enthusiasm you have shown in your post you should do well. Your voluntary work and and ancticipated course should be a real bonus as well....