Today I went to a lovely little primary school which totally intimidated me primarily because the standards and achievemtn ratings were so high. As we were waiting to get shown around the school we were inadvertently listening in to a year 6 class practising a performance of Oliver! and it sounded great. The children seem to love this school so much which is the best way to gauge whether a school is good or not. The head seemed lovely as she showed us around. Although as I was in a group with NQT's, she wasn't overly interested in me, and it seemed like she was abit offish with me. Maybe it was because I was dressed like a teacher and not a teaching assistant (I really need some smart clothes but not formal ones.) I should have worn something different today and if I could have changed that, I definitely would have. But anyway, I don't know whether I make a good first impression. I tend to sit back and take in all the information and whilst I do this I can look a bit serious, but I am just absorbing all of the info and I shouldn't be judged on that. I was trying to look smiley and ok with everything though! But one other thing that did not seem to go in my favour, the child that needs 1-1 support was not very receptive towards us as a group, and the headteacher wanted to see how I interacted with him (which was no interaction) but as I read in the application form they will offer training relating to ADHD which will help!!!
It is just 20 minutes from the place that we are going to move into, and although it is not full time (20 hours a week) and not a permanent position, I think it would be a brilliant chance to learn and get thrown in the deep end! (I might regret saying this!)
Signing off now! Will let you know what happens, if anything! x
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