Secondary TA Interview Preparation/Help

I have an interview on Tuesday morning at a secondary school/academy for a teaching assistant postion. I had an interview for a similar position on Thursday at another secondary school but I messed it up so I want to make sure I can prepare for this on Tuesday as best as I can. I received some very good feedback. The reason I didn't get it was because other applicants answered one question better than me; ''how would you help children to overcome barriers to learning?". How would any of you reading this answer to this question?

I'm currently a TA in a primary school and have been for 6 months, alongside my 3 months of volunteering in my old high school. I've got a good academic background with a psychology degree, I speak Spanish and play the guitar, so I'm confident in what I can offer

So what can I do to best prepare ?

(edited 8 years ago)

Reply 1

beautifulbigmacs

''how would you help children to overcome barriers to learning?"

My answer would be something like to think about what the barrier is and establish why it's there. I would say it often boils down to learners lacking confidence in themselves so I would try my best to be approachable and encouraging to help them feel more empowered and less intimidated and overwhelmed by the learning process.

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This question might not come up in your interview tomorrow so on the whole don't be afraid to think on your feet. Good luck :smile: