Guest Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi all!! Got accepted as relief staff for my local special school and they rang me today and asked me to cover as a classroom assistant tommorrow!! Obviously I am very excited and also a little bit nervous. As this is my first paid 'job' in my new career I cannot wait to get there, but am considering having a chat with the teacher beforehand and explaining that although I know about the theories and have completed assignments on my course to confirm this, the only practicial experience I have of special needs is with my aunt who has down syndrome. I am going in with the senior class who, I have been told, are quite independent!! Any last minute advice from anyone?? Should I mention to the teacher that this is my first job and that I will follow his lead? I did meet some of the students last Friday and stood and had a chat with one of the boys in this class for about 10 minutes! The atmosphere in this school is amazing and thats before you even get to meet the students!! Will report back tomorrow and let you know how it went! Wish me luck Siobhain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 hope it goes well-you sound enthusiastic which will help you loads let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Lots of luck for tomorrow Just be yourself and you will be fine Have a great day and look forward to hearing all about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Siobhan, very best of luck from me. I'm sure you'll be wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 welll done!!!at last a job hey !! i remember that feeling!!just goin be yourself!!let us know how it goes best wishes xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittycat1279 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Good luck - I'm sure you'll have a great day! Personally I would be up front about your experience - it's much better to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Just be yourself spud and you'll be absolutely fine! They're lucky to have you! Mx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Good luck, and most of all enjoy youself too. xxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Enjoy! I bet you will sleep well after your day! Special is the best place to be! What kind of special school is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hope everything went alright for you spud. Congratulations on the job.....you deserve it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 How exciting for you - hope all goes well! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hope your having a great day. When I closed my preschool my daughter (who worked with me) got a job at a special school, she loves it and she also particularly enjoys the 'lovely atmosphere' that her school has. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good for you mummyspud. I bet you are loving it. My experience of special youngsters is that it is hard, rewarding and happy work because of the wonderful atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Congratulations and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Good for you mummyspud. I bet you are loving it. My experience of special youngsters is that it is hard, rewarding and happy work because of the wonderful atmosphere. I totally agree! I love working in a special school, it is the best place I've ever worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hope you have a fab day - look forward to hearing all about it! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi all! Not long back from the school. I thoroughly enjoyed it!! The children were wonderful and I was working alongside the headmaster. I did mention that this was my first time doing this kind of work and he was very helpful and advised me as to what I should be doing. I was with the senior class (aged 17-19) and they are preparing them for leaving school and going on to college, so a lot of the things we discussed today centered around this. As I had already been told, the children are very independent and it was more guidance and support they required with some supervision and help when necessary. I did ask the headmaster how I had got on after the children left for home. He said that I had got on as well as anyone else he had seen on their first day. (I took that as a good thing as I have never been in this position before, whereas other people may have previous experience in this line of work) He also said that I related to the children well and was pleased that I had enjoyed it. Have also filled in application form for a temporary position coming up in September. Here's hoping!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittycat1279 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Glad your day went well and you enjoyed yourself. Fingers crossed for the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Sounds great. I'm glad you had a good day and fingers crossed for September! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Glad it went well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 How lovely - well done you! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Have also filled in application form for a temporary position coming up in September. Here's hoping!! Fantastic, spud! Glad you had a good day - I really hope this comes off for you. Need a reference? Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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