Rufus Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 This coming week I am interviewing for a T/A to join our 4+ after easter. My head is going to ask all the general questions but wants me to come up with EYFS specific questions and those realting to my classroom. The major 2 for me are; 1. Their thoughts and feelings about being a key person for a group of children and being responsible for their learning journeys. 2. Their confidence with leading a phonics group. 3. Attitude to outdoor play. What would you ask? I don't want to miss something vital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 What would you ask? I don't want to miss something vital. Would definitaly want to ask for opinions on behaviour mangement. What if you get a strict disciplinarian that you just cant see eye to eye with? Children of their own -Attitudes towards parents!! Can they empathise with concerned parents or do they insist on "cutting the cord!!!" from day one at the threshold. I found this very upsetting as a new teacher working with a very experienced TA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I would ask about their knowledge of safeguarding procedures, equal opportunities, working in partnership with parents, knowledge of EYFS maybe get them to suggest an activity they would do linked to an area of learning. Their knowledge of health and safety and special educational needs... Discuss what expereince they have had, what they can bring to the position, what do they think their strenghs are and their weaknesses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 yes definitely their thoughts on EYFS and behaviour management!! Every child matters is crucial as this is what all agencies need to refer to and safeguarding children good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I would also like to know how they would share information with colleagues, parents & other agencies. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 yes definitely think you need to ask thier thoughts on behaviour management and eyfs and safeguarding children they are all very important. i know a lot of places also invite the person to do something more practical like read a story to see how they work with the children - good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Will they be doing a model activity to see how they engage with children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Will they be doing a model activity to see how they engage with children? No, the candidates have both worked in my classroom before and I have seen this for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queline Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I think I would ask about their confidence with observation as i'm sure they will be asked to contribute to these. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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