Teaching assistant interview practice, out loud.
Schools always ask about safeguarding, behaviour and supporting children with SEND. Practise clear, confident answers with a panel that follows up like a headteacher would.
- Safeguarding: report to the DSL, never keep secrets
- Calm, positive behaviour management
- Supporting learning without taking over
Questions the panel will ask
- 01Why do you want to be a teaching assistant at this school?
- 02What would you do if a child told you something worrying about home?
- 03How would you manage a pupil who is disrupting the class?
- 04How would you support a child with special educational needs?
- 05How would you encourage a child who says they can't do the work?
Plus follow-ups on anything vague, then a scored debrief, video replay and STAR coaching.
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