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I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
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I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
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I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
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You'll find many people who work in the field of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) - including teachers - have some connection to special needs themselves. I had a statement for ADHD when at school and am about to start my NQT year, hoping to specialise in SEND teaching. A colleague of mine is on the Autustic spectrum and works as an HLTA. In summary, it's not just possible, but common! Don't worry.
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Cheers the skills test and fitness to teach freaked me out as I cant do maths 🤷🏾
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You'll find many people who work in the field of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) - including teachers - have some connection to special needs themselves. I had a statement for ADHD when at school and am about to start my NQT year, hoping to specialise in SEND teaching. A colleague of mine is on the Autustic spectrum and works as an HLTA. In summary, it's not just possible, but common! Don't worry.
You'll find many people who work in the field of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) - including teachers - have some connection to special needs themselves. I had a statement for ADHD when at school and am about to start my NQT year, hoping to specialise in SEND teaching. A colleague of mine is on the Autustic spectrum and works as an HLTA. In summary, it's not just possible, but common! Don't worry.
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I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
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I hope to be doing Childcare level 1 in September at college. I was first thinking of being a Teaching assistant for Special needs kids but now want to teach them but I am scared because I have special needs myself I will fail. Any advice please? Or should I not do it 🤔🤷🏾*♀️
To become a teacher you will need a degree level qualification, and if you are only just starting level 1, you're probably a way off that. Therefore it makes sense to test out the career to see if you like it before making a big commitment.
Many teachers and TAs do have SEN needs themselves, and it can make them more empathetic to the needs of their students- with the right support it's not necessarily a barrier to success.
Good luck with your course!
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Thank you for your advice, I will stop stressing now 😂
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I think the best thing to do is to focus on your college course first and see if you enjoy it! I think then it would be great to get some work experience as a TA to see if you like working in education.
To become a teacher you will need a degree level qualification, and if you are only just starting level 1, you're probably a way off that. Therefore it makes sense to test out the career to see if you like it before making a big commitment.
Many teachers and TAs do have SEN needs themselves, and it can make them more empathetic to the needs of their students- with the right support it's not necessarily a barrier to success.
Good luck with your course!
I think the best thing to do is to focus on your college course first and see if you enjoy it! I think then it would be great to get some work experience as a TA to see if you like working in education.
To become a teacher you will need a degree level qualification, and if you are only just starting level 1, you're probably a way off that. Therefore it makes sense to test out the career to see if you like it before making a big commitment.
Many teachers and TAs do have SEN needs themselves, and it can make them more empathetic to the needs of their students- with the right support it's not necessarily a barrier to success.
Good luck with your course!
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Titch, at the school where I work lots of people spend a year or two working as a TA and then decide if they want to train to teach. So I agree that you should concentrate on your course for now and then think about getting some work experience in a school. Good Luck 
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