Jose Said:

Learning Support Assistant...what to expect?

We Answered:

As the husband of a teacher I think you should be ready to enjoy the challenge of interacting with young people with no manners no sense of right or wrong and the firm held belief that the world owes them a favour and as part of the education establishment it will be your job to take abuse, agression and total disinterest. Then again I could be cynical and your school won't be a West Midlands inner city affair with over 50 nationalities of pupils all with their own translator!

Kristin Said:

what are the hours of a learning support assistant and is it right for two learning support assistants?

We Answered:

The hours of an LSA depend on the school's needs and therefore are dictated by your contract. The school is in control of what they need / want and will employ as such. It may not seem fair but it is not necessarily wrong. Am I right to assume you were employed at different times?

I am a Foundation Stage teacher with a Nursery class adjoined and work with 5 LSA's who are all on different contracts - they don't even all get the same pay as some are on old contracts with less money.

Josephine Said:

Learning Support Assistant?

We Answered:

This role involves helping children with a variety of disabilities and behaviorial problems. You will be helping usually in a role like this either in a group home, or in a school both private and public. You need to be patient, and you need to make some exercises for different subjects fun, and interesting to keep their interest.

Ted Said:

I have a pHD in biology and shall be starting a job as a learning support assistant . Should i be known as Dr?

We Answered:

your choice to use your title or not but yes you are entitled to it (I always use mine if someone asks but don't insist on it or correct people if they assume I'm a miss)

Gregory Said:

Learning Support Assistant Interview Questions?

We Answered:

You should prepare for typical interview questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and "Why should we hire you?". You may also be asked behavioral type questions that relate to the position, for example "Tell me about a time you had to solve a complex problem?". You should also prepare a number of insightful questions to ask the interviewer. All these interview skills are covered at the free website below, including sample interview questions and answers and a list of good questions to ask in the interview. Good Luck

Karen Said:

What does a Learning Support Assistant position entail?

We Answered:

hey well done..
if you love kids..you will love it..
i did this for 2 years in a secondary school...it is hard work and stressfull.
all schools differ in what they may want you to do..but basically it is supporting the pupils with their learning i did a lot of 1-1 work with i pupil but also did many classes so worked by sitting with various kids that need support and helping them add up or write or organise themselves...
usually the teachers will point out which pupil etc....
good luck .