How do I prepare for a teaching assistant interview?
How do I prepare for a teaching assistant interview?
The best way to prepare is to practise, practise, practise. Ask a friend or family member to interview you and give you honest feedback. Use our teaching assistant interview questions to help you understand the breadth of topics you may be questioned on, and to allow you to practise and prepare.
What are the qualities of a good teaching assistant?
Skills and experience you’ll need
- An ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexibility and creativity.
- Enjoy working with children.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to manage groups of pupils and deal with challenging behaviour.
What should I wear to a teaching assistant interview?
A blouse, jacket and smart trousers, or a skirt, always works well, and shoes should be matching and comfortable. Smart-casual is fine, just remember high-fashion clothes will not impress the interviewers, and may prevent you getting across the personal qualities they are looking for.
What challenges would you face as a teaching assistant?
Stresses & strains of being a teaching assistant
- Challenging pupil behaviour.
- Increasing workload & conflicting demands.
- No clear job description & multiple roles.
- Getting support if job impacting on your mental and physical wellbeing.
- How we can help.
Why should we hire you as a teacher assistant?
People want to become teaching assistants for a number of reasons. However the primary motivation usually involves the following: a genuine interest in working with and helping develop children to reach their full potential. the satisfaction gained by helping children gain confidence and master new skills.
What kind of questions should you ask in an interview?
Here are top questions you should absolutely ask an interviewer:
- What’s the next step in the interview/hiring process?
- How long does your recruitment process usually take?
- What are the primary responsibilities of the position?
- What would my day-to-day routine look like if I got the job?