want to get into teaching

[xxlizziexx]

helo all,

i was just wondering if anyone knew how to get a teaching degree or something without having to go to university.
my dream job would be to work with primary school kids and when i did work experiecne last year i went to a primary school and lovered every minitue of it. ive always been intrested in being with younge ones and teaching them.
im at my last year of school and taking my GCSE's in a few months, i want to go into teaching but i dont know how. im not the brightest of students but i was wondering if anyone knew how to get into teaching without going ot university, ??
thnx 4 the help x x

[loobie]

Try this website, it should have plenty of inforrmation on the different routes into teaching although I know you need good GCSE's so make sure you work hard so that you can follow your dream.

http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit.aspx

[loobie]

Sorry that link doesn't work for some reason. Just go to www.tda.gov.uk and it's all on there.

[Harry Nuttal]

Hi Lizzie,

You really need to be on top of the job to become a teacher. Sorry, but your spelling and grammar ain't too hot, I'm afraid. Still, enthusiasm is very important. There are a lot of jobs these days for teaching assistants or NTAs (non-teaching assistants) who help out in class and generally get involved. You don't need top qualifications for this sort of job. You might get some experience in this field and try to move on up later. Meanwhile, you've got to put the time in on that English. Good spellers aren't born' � you have to work at it. And the same goes for anything else in this life. Work on your other skills � you might be able to talk a good game. Not many can. You might be good with your hands; you might be a good story-teller � ideal for working with children. But teaching without going to uni isn't really an option. Problem is that everyone in the teaching set-up looks after their own; outsiders seldom get a look in.

[Buenchico]

All teachers MUST have a university degree. See here:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile820/

The obvious alternative, for you to investigate, would be a career as a teaching assistant:
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/j obprofiles/profiles/profile180/

Chris

[Katiek34]

Hi Lizzie

I am a teaching assistant in a primary school and although you don't need 'top' qualifications (as Harry so kindly put it) you do need to be qualified.

There are many courses for people wanting to do nursery nursing/teaching assistant courses and it usually takes 2 years to qualify.

Once working as a TA in a primary school you can do what is called a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification which means you have to attend university but only for one day a week. You will still be employed and possibly funded by the school.

Once you have the HLTA, which is to degree level, you then do your teacher training practice.

Just another route for you to consider.

Good luck in whatever you do!

[xxlizziexx]

thankyou everyone

im going to look into shat you said esspecially katiek34, thank you x x

[xxlizziexx]

i ment that you said, sorry x

[Katiek34]

No worries and good luck in whatever you do! x